A structure fire broke out in Belleview on the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, at approximately 7:50 PM, prompting a swift response from Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR). Firefighters were dispatched to reports of a blaze near 5800 SE 127th Lane, where a 911 caller alerted authorities to the flames.
Belleview Station #18 units were the first on scene, arriving to find heavy smoke and flames engulfing a structure used for storage and containing construction materials. The fire had quickly spread to the surrounding woods, creating additional hazards. Engine #18 immediately established incident command and called for reinforcements to help contain the brush fire.
Crews from Spruce Creek Station #30, Villages Station #10, Weirsdale Station #27, Friendship Station #21, and Rolling Greens Station #28 joined the operation. Division Chief #1 arrived shortly after and assumed command, overseeing the efforts to suppress the fire and manage the firefighting teams.
As the fire escalated, the building’s concrete block walls began to collapse. In response, a water sector was set up to aid in suppressing the flames. The fire was declared under control at 8:52 PM, though crews remained on site to conduct overhaul operations and ensure the fire was fully extinguished. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the responders.
A total of 38 firefighters and nine suppression units participated in the operation. The cause and origin of the fire are currently under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
