Family loses home to fire in Marion County

Fire destroyed a home in Marion County Tuesday morning.

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Around 5:30 a.m., firefighters rushed to the1700 block of SE 178th Street in Summerfield after receiving 911 calls about the burning mobile home.

On scene, they determined one person was inside when fire broke out.

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Marion County Fire Rescue said that person made it to safety, but was hurt after falling during their escape.

Several other departments joined MCFR in defensively fighting the fire.

Five adults and a child were displaced by the fire.

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The American Red Cross has stepped in to help that family.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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