Marion County firefighters tackle two-structure fire in Ocklawaha


OCKLAWAHA, Fla. – A significant fire incident on Friday drew numerous firefighters to a dual-structure blaze in Ocklawaha, Marion County.

According to updates shared on social media, Marion County Fire Rescue teams were summoned around 7:30 p.m. to the 18000 block of South East 105th Lane, following multiple 911 calls reporting a house engulfed in flames and a nearby shed also burning.

By 8:31 p.m., firefighters had successfully contained the blaze, and fortunately, there were no injuries.

In total, eight fire rescue units from various stations, including South Forest Station #6, East Marion #4, Shady #16, Weirsdale #27, Belleview #18, Spruce Creek #30, Rolling Greens #28, and Battalion Chief #2, responded to the scene.

The American Red Cross was also on hand to provide the affected family with essential support and resources.

Investigators are currently working to determine the fire’s cause and origin.

Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.

You May Also Like

Heritage Community Church Leaders Speak Out After Longtime Volunteer’s Arrest

FRUITLAND PARK, Fla. – Heritage Community Church leaders spoke to parishioners Sunday…

Chilling New Video Shows Aftermath of Fatal Teen Stabbing at Texas Track Meet

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Newly released footage from a police body camera…

Brady Tkachuk Traded to Panthers, Reunites With Brother Matthew in Florida

Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are set to share an NHL locker…

Hot, Humid Father’s Day Brings Afternoon Storm Chances

Morning Tee times are preferred. Steamy afternoon with scattered afternoon storms Steamy…

Delta Flight Aborts Landing in Boston After Jets Came Within 300 Feet, Expert Says

BOSTON – A Delta Air Lines aircraft came within an estimated 300…

Extreme Heat, Gusty Winds and Drought Ignite Wildfires Across U.S. West

Scorching temperatures, dry vegetation and strong winds drove multiple wildfires across the…

DeSantis Says Buc-ee’s Would Thrive at This Florida Junction

ORLANDO, Fla. – Buc-ee’s, the Texas-born convenience store chain with a devoted…

U.S. Strike on Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific Kills 2, Leaves 6 Survivors

WASHINGTON – The U.S. military carried out another strike Thursday on a…

Vance, Iranian Negotiators Meet in Switzerland to Hammer Out Deal Details

U.S. and Iranian officials were in Switzerland on Sunday for technical discussions…

Woman Killed After Tesla Crashes Into House in Deadly Wreck

KATY, Texas (KIAH) — A 76-year-old woman has died after authorities said…

JD Vance Arrives in Switzerland to Kick Off High-Stakes Iran Nuclear Talks

ZURICH – U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday…