(Photos: Marion County Fire Rescue)
A Belleview home went from bad to worse early Friday morning, with Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) facing a one-two punch of flames.
The call came in at 2:10 AM on January 4, reporting heavy flames at a residence on SE 50th Avenue. First responders were quick to act—Rescue #518 was on the scene just five minutes later, reporting flames already licking up 30% of the home. Within minutes, Engine #18, Tower #2, Rescue #18, and Battalion #3 arrived to an aggressive scene. Battalion #3 took charge and launched a swift attack while also making sure the house was empty, much to their relief.
By 2:25 AM, the fire was under control. But this wasn’t the end of the drama. At 6:43 AM, the fire reignited—now burning through 50% of the home. MCFR crews didn’t miss a beat and had the flames under control once again by 6:57 AM.
As for the cause? Still under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire’s mystery remains unsolved, but thanks to MCFR, it didn’t get any worse.
