The Brief Several animals were found dead after a fire broke out at a Crystal River home on Tuesday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue. Two dogs and one cat were found dead inside the home and firefighters were able to save one cat and one snake. Several animals were found dead after a fire broke out at a Crystal River home on Tuesday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue. Two dogs and one cat were found dead inside the home and firefighters were able to save one cat and one snake. CCFR says that nobody was home at the time of the fire and the surviving animals were cared for on scene until Citrus County Animal Control arrived.