OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) responded to a commercial structure fire at Ocala Express Laundry Center on July 15, 2025, after receiving a 911 call about a dryer on fire around 9:32 a.m.

Before crews arrived, an off-duty MCFR firefighter who was nearby entered the facility and used a fire extinguisher to knock down the flames. Firefighters from Rolling Greens Station arrived at 9:37 a.m., quickly deploying a hose line and conducting an interior attack to extinguish the fire completely.

Firefighters outside a white laundromat with smoke coming from the doorway and hoses on the ground.
Marion County firefighters manage hoses and equipment beside a fire truck outside a laundromat.
Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a dryer fire at Ocala Express Laundry Center on July 15, 2025. Crews quickly contained the blaze, preventing injuries and major damage. Courtesy: Marion County Fire Rescue

Crews checked for any fire extension into the walls and other dryers before declaring the situation under control by 9:41 a.m. Officials determined the fire was accidental, and no injuries were reported to civilians or emergency personnel.

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