Early morning kitchen fire in Beverly Hills home extinguished; no injuries
Citrus County Fire Rescue
Beverly Hills, Florida – At 4:19 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a residence located on West Goldentuft Court in Beverly Hills due to a reported fire.
The Engine 20 crew from the Pine Ridge fire station arrived first on scene to find that the homeowner had already safely exited the home with her dog. An attack of the fire was initiated by stretching a hose line to the left side of the residence. Crews made entry into the home and quickly extinguished a fire that was located in the area of the kitchen sink and surrounding cabinets.
The Ladder 23 crew from the Kensington fire station in Lecanto conducted a primary search to confirm that no occupants remained inside the home. Other units assisting included the Rescue 23 crew, also from the Kensington fire station in Lecanto, and the Squad 7 crew from the Connell Heights fire station in Crystal River.
Ventilation efforts cleared the home of smoke. Fire rescue disconnected the home's electricidal power at the breaker, and the power company also responded to the location to further secure the service. The fire was fully extinguished, and all hazards were mitigated. The last unit cleared the scene at 5:24 a.m.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the location to conduct an investigation. The Engine 20 crew from the Pine Ridge fire station remained on site to assist the State Fire Marshal during the investigation.
No injuries were reported.
CCFR Safety Message:
Citrus County Fire Rescue reminds residents of the importance of maintaining working smoke alarms and exercising caution in kitchen areas, as cooking-related fires remain one of the leading causes of home fires nationwide.
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, CALL 9-1-1.
Citrus County Fire Rescue Contact Information:
Business Office Location: 1520 N. Meadowcrest Blvd.. Crystal River, Florida 34429;
Non-Emergency Phone: (352) 527-5406.
Website: www.CitrusCountyFire.com
Social Media: x.com/CitrusCoFire and Facebook.com/CitrusCountyFireRescue.