Ocala Fire Rescue

They might not be a Camaro or a Freightliner, but they’re definitely giving Bumblebee and Optimus Prime.

📸: Engine 4 and ARFF 1 at an Ocala International Airport detail.

Not a shabby view for a working Friday night.

9/21/26: An accidental pedal push resulted in a vehicle hanging off a retaining wall at Oakbrook Plaza on NE 14th Street around 5:35 p.m.

Emergency responders, including Ladder 3, Rescue 3, Battalion Chief 22, and a Safety Officer, arrived at the scene.

To secure the vehicle and allow the driver to exit safely, firefighters used telescoping stabilization tools (Rescue 42s) on one side and a rope system (Bailey's Sling) anchored to Ladder 3.

Several factors contributed to the success of this operation, including the driver's decision to wait for responders before attempting to exit the vehicle and the fortunate absence of pedestrians on the sidewalk where the vehicle came to rest.

If you follow our page, you know that this was the second - could have been BAD! - incident we've responded to today. Please stay attentive to your surroundings at all times. Often, your decisions to prioritize safety make the difference.

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE🚨 (9/21/26 at 4:35 p.m.)
Traffic came to a standstill in the 1600 block of Silver Springs Boulevard after a semi traveling eastbound collided with low-lying utility lines, trapping two other vehicles in the aftermath.

The incident was reported at 2:15 p.m. when bystanders notified dispatch of a potential entrapment after the collision, which was initially believed to involve power lines.

Fortunately, what could have been a serious situation (if live power lines had been involved) turned out to be an inconvenient situation instead. Thanks to the vehicle occupants' cooperation and the prompt response of all agencies involved, the incident resulted only in a road blockage requiring a brief detour, with no injuries reported.

Special thanks to the Ocala Police Department for redirecting traffic and preventing the situation from escalating while we assessed the type of line involved. We also appreciate Ocala Electric Utility for confirming that the lines were not power lines, as well as COX, FDOT, and MCFR for their assistance on the scene.

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🚨TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 2:41 p.m. Traffic on Silver Spring Boulevard is currently blocked at NE 16th Ave. due to a vehicle impacting utility lines in the area.

No injuries reported.

Ocala Police Department is diverting traffic.

What’s more important than getting there a few seconds sooner? Getting there without inflicting harm on others or yourself.

Drive cautiously. Drive safe. And if you feel like you must speed due to an emergency, please get us on the “case.” We’ll be there long before you, ready to work.

📸: Photos of a collision resulting in two transports at the intersection of NW 46th Ave. and SR 40, earlier today.

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(OCALA, FL) Sept. 16, 2026 – Ocala Fire Rescue and Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at Arnold Truss Manufacturing, located at 2250 NW 42nd St. The emergency call was received at 5:38 p.m., reporting flames engulfing the commercial structure.

Ocala Fire Rescue's Engine 1, Squad 7, Ladder 3, Battalion Chief 11, and a Safety Officer responded. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully involved medium-sized sawmill shed, with access restricted by a bolted gate. The Safety Officer assisted Engine 1 in cutting the chain to gain entry while additional crews conducted a secondary 360-degree assessment of the structure.

Marion Country Fire Rescue crews from Stations 1, 11, 19, and 21 arrived shortly after, established a water supply, and aided in the fire attack.

Because of severe fire conditions and a partial collapse of the structure, crews transitioned to a defensive strategy to extinguish the fire. Despite these challenges, firefighters had water on the fire within four minutes of arrival.

The fire was under control at 5:56 p.m., preventing the flames from spreading to surrounding structures.

No injuries were reported.

Marion County Sheriff's Office also responded.

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Additional photos and information from MCFR are linked below.
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🚨 We Need Your Help: Ocala Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, Sept. 14, around 9:45 p.m. near the 1200 block of SE 11th Ave.

A family of three—a father, mother, and their five-year-old child—was driving south when a vehicle behind them opened fire, hitting their car multiple times. The mother and child were both shot but are now in stable condition at the hospital.

We believe this was an isolated incident and is not connected to the homicide on Sunday, Sept. 13.

If you have any doorbell or home camera footage, or information about this incident, please contact Ocala Police at 352-369-7000 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-7867 or visiting OcalaCrimeStoppers.com