MICANOPY, FL (352today.com) – In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) were tasked with corralling a raging barn fire in Micanopy.
MCFR units were dispatched at 3:05 a.m. on Tuesday in response to a barn fire at the 9000 block of NW 200th Street Road.
According to fire rescue, the 911 caller stated the fire started in a large workshop, spreading to adjacent sheds and catching trees on fire.
MCFR says they deployed hose lines to protect the main residence, a large propane tank and additional structures.
The barn, completely engulfed in a fiery blaze, set fire to nearby trees and sheds. Courtesy: MCFR
MCFR says the first firetrucks arrived on scene around 3:17 a.m. Courtesy: MCFR
Firefighters assess the scene. Courtesy: MCFR.
After establishing a water supply, the firefighters began to extinguish the blaze. Courtesy: MCFR
MCFR says crews began to take control of the fire in less than 30 minutes after their arrival. Courtesy: MCFR
MCFR called the fire “under control” at 3:43 a.m. Courtesy: MCFR
An off-duty MCFR firefighter was evaluated for injuries but refused further treatment. No other injuries were reported to MCFR.
The cause and origin of the fire is unknown at this time.