A 30-acre wildfire in Crystal River is only 50% contained on Tuesday morning

Added: 2026-05-25

[00:00:00]Citrus County, a wildfire near Crystal River caused by lightning is still burning. Overnight, it was at 30 acres.

[00:00:05]Fire officials tell us at this hour it's about 50% contained. They say flames are slowing down though. Crews worked through the night building containment lines and clearing hot spots. No injuries are reported. No buildings under threat. Forest Service crews are expected to stay there as they try to contain it. We'll have an update for you a little later this morning.