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Oct 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
17 Pets Die in Citrus County Mobile Home Fire
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A mobile home fire on West Shadow Court in Homosassa Springs killed 15 cats and two dogs Saturday, Citrus County Fire Rescue said. Two people received medical care, and firefighters rescued one cat. Crews arrived to find the home about 75% engulfed; the fire was under control by 3:37 p.m.
WHO: Citrus County Fire Rescue, two people at the home, and the animals inside
WHAT: A mobile home fire killed 15 cats and two dogs; firefighters rescued one cat, and two people received medical care.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 1:51 PM ET
WHERE: Homosassa Springs, Citrus County, Florida
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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