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Multiple stations respond to major fire, according to Marion County Fire Rescue

25,000-square-foot building burned early Sunday, according to officials

Fire burns down building in Weirsdale according to Marion County Fire Rescue (Marion County Fire Rescue "X")

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A business partially collapsed Sunday morning after a fire that required help from agencies across Marion County, according to Marion County Fire Rescue

MCFR says crews responded around 4 a.m. to the area of South Highway 25 in Weirsdale after multiple 911 calls.

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Marion County Fire rescue crews respond to structure fire according to Marion County Fire Rescue (Marion County Fire Rescue X account)

Officials say they found a 25,000-square-foot commercial building with nearly half of it burning and flames coming through the roof.

Firefighters say they immediately attacked the fire, but conditions intensified and priorities shifted to protecting nearby homes and other properties.

MCFR says crews from at least seven other stations responded to help.

Marion County crews respond to structure fire according to Marion County Fire Rescue (Marion County Fire Rescue X account)

Officials say the Marion County Sheriff’s Office assisted with traffic control, and Duke Energy responded after power lines were compromised.

Officials say the fire was under control around 5 a.m., and firefighters remained on scene to extinguish hot spots.

No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.