February 12, 2015
OCALA, FLORIDA
Ocala Fire Rescue units were dispatched at 3:41 AM to a vacant
single story structure fire at 1832 NW 3rd Street.
Flames where visible from the exterior of the home when the
first units arrived. After ensuring the home was unoccupied firefighters proceeded
to combat the fire.
While inside, Engine No.3 crews, joined by those of engines No.
1 and No. 4, were advised by outside command that the roof of the home was
unstable. Two minutes later the roof collapsed. All crewmembers exited the
building unharmed.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.