An early morning fire on Monday completely destroyed well-known Turner's Camp restaurant near Inverness.
Citrus County firefighters were dispatched to the blaze at 3033 N. Hooty Point at 5:29 a.m. on Monday, and found heavy fire showing through the roof in about one-third of the building.
Estimated damage to the business, which is a combination bar and restaurant and had employed four people, was estimated at $110,000 to the structure and $55,000 to contents.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshal's Office.
The Marguerita Grill restaurant in Homosassa was also destroyed in an early morning fire on July 25.
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