Firefighters battled an overnight fire that ripped through multiple Crystal River businesses, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.

  • Three businesses damaged in overnight fire in Crystal River
  • No injuries reported
  • Damage estimated at $450,000

The fire happened at about 10:40 p.m. Saturday at a building located at 1345 SE US 19.


(Katie Jones, Staff)

When firefighters arrived, the fire already burned through the roof of one of the buildings. No one was found inside either business at the time.

The fire was under control within 45 minutes, authorities said.

The State Fire Marshal was contacted to conduct an investigation into the cause.

No injuries were reported.


(Katie Jones, Staff)

A total of three businesses were affected by the fire, authorities said.

"It's terrible, it's just gone,” said Rick Herendeen, who stopped Sunday by to see what was left of his friend’s Tobacco Pipe Shop. “There's nothing left whatsoever to this place, so they'll have to start over.”

The damage is estimated at $450,000.