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Smoke and flames rise from the collapsed metal roof of a commercial honey facility on North Winterset Avenue after a massive fire tore through the structure Sunday morning in Crystal River, Florida. Image is courtesy of Citrus County Fire Rescue.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p>

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CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>A commercial fire tore through a Crystal River honey processing facility on Sunday, triggering explosions and racking up over $1.2 million in structural and content losses, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.<\/p>

Crystal River facility fire<\/strong><\/h2>

What we know:<\/p>

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Citrus County Fire Rescue teams went to North Winterset Avenue at 8:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a massive commercial structure fire.<\/p>

First responders from Connell Heights arrived nine minutes later to find a large commercial building completely engulfed in thick flames and intense heat.<\/p>

The facility housed agricultural gear, forklifts, commercial mowing equipment, bee boxes, honey-processing equipment, and honey storage, according to CCFR.<\/p>

The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating what sparked the blaze.<\/p>

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A Citrus County Fire Rescue ladder truck operates in a defensive mode above the charred, smoking ruins of the completely destroyed agricultural and honey processing building. Image is courtesy of Citrus County Fire Rescue.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

Firefighters face explosions<\/strong><\/h2>

What we don’t know:<\/p>

Officials have not yet confirmed what caused the initial spark or if anyone was inside the building when the fire broke out.<\/p>

Investigators have not released information on whether the facility had automated sprinkler systems or whether any hazardous materials violations existed prior to the incident.<\/p>

Massive hazardous scene<\/strong><\/h2>

Timeline:<\/p>

The emergency response moved rapidly as hazards multiplied inside the burning facility.<\/p>

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