On the evening of December 12, 2024, a residential fire in Silver Springs Shores left a family of seven displaced. Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) units responded to a 6:52 p.m. call reporting flames in the attic of a home located in the 8900 block of SE 88th Lane, Ocala.
The first crew, Rolling Greens Engine #28, arrived on the scene at 7:02 p.m. and discovered a working fire in the attic above the bathroom. Firefighters quickly deployed hose lines and entered the structure to combat the flames. Additional crews from Spruce Creek Station #30, Belleview Station #18, and Silver Springs Shores Station #17 joined in extinguishing the fire.
The blaze was brought under control by 7:11 p.m. Investigators later determined that the fire was electrical in nature. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the home’s occupants or firefighters.
Despite the extensive damage, firefighters’ swift actions enabled the family to recover many of their belongings. The American Red Cross and 1-800-BoardUp were called to provide assistance to the displaced family.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of electrical safety and having a family emergency plan in place.
