Early Morning RV Fire Sends Two to Regional Burn Center
Hernando County Fire Rescue responded just after 3:00 a.m. on January 2 to a recreational-vehicle fire in the 35000 block of Goolsby Street that left one RV fully destroyed and a second partially damaged. Two occupants suffered serious burn injuries, were treated at the scene, and airlifted by medical helicopter to a regional burn and trauma center, while the State Fire Marshal was called to investigate.
Hernando County Fire Rescue crews answered a report of a recreational-vehicle fire at about 3:00 a.m. on January 2 in the 35000 block of Goolsby Street. On arrival, firefighters found one RV fully engulfed and a second RV partially involved. Crews brought the blaze under control and extinguished it in roughly 30 minutes.
Emergency medical personnel treated two occupants at the scene for serious burn injuries. Both were subsequently transported by medical helicopter to a regional burn and trauma center for specialized care. First responders described the injuries as serious; no additional details about the victims’ identities or conditions were released by emergency agencies.
Because the blaze involved multiple vehicles and required aerial medical transport, the response drew several county emergency units. The State Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate the origin and cause of the fire. That investigation will determine whether mechanical failure, a cooking or heating appliance, propane or fuel source, electrical fault, or another factor is responsible.
The early-morning incident underscores risks associated with recreational vehicles, especially when used as temporary housing or when fuel and propane systems are in use. RV fires can spread quickly because of lightweight construction materials and concentrated fuel sources. Local residents who store or live in RVs should confirm that smoke alarms are installed and functioning, that propane systems are inspected regularly, and that a working fire extinguisher is readily accessible.
The scene on Goolsby Street will remain under investigation while officials work to establish a cause and assess property losses. Neighbors reported being awakened by the sound of emergency vehicles and the medical helicopter, disrupting an otherwise quiet winter morning in Hernando County.
Hernando County officials have not released information about road closures or long-term impacts on nearby properties. Anyone with information relevant to the State Fire Marshal’s probe or who witnessed the fire is encouraged to contact local authorities. Further updates will be provided as investigators release additional findings.
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