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Now Six Bulbs Lit In ‘Keep The Wreath Green’ Fire Safety Campaign
December 16, 2017
Sixth Red Bulb Lit
A structure fire on the 6200 block of Trent Street represents the sixth red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath. Escambia County Emergency Communications received a call reporting the mobile home fire at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15. Crews arrived on scene to find the mobile home on fire and 50 percent involved.
Escambia County Fire Rescue called the fire under control at 5:52 a.m. The fire destroyed 50 percent of the home, and it was declared a total loss. Three occupants were at the residence at the time of the fire, but all were able to get out with no injuries reported. The Florida State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
There were no smoke detectors present in the residence.
Fourth and Fifth Bulbs
Two structure fires that occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 13 represent the fourth and fifth red bulbs on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath.
Escambia County Emergency Communications received a call at 11:22 a.m. reporting a residential structure fire in the 900 block of Bremen Avenue. Crews arrived on scene to find a working fire with black smoke showing from the multi-family residence. Escambia County Fire Rescue called the fire under control at 11:48 a.m., with one apartment in the duplex sustaining fire damage along with heavy smoke and water damage. The other apartment was saved, but all occupants have been displaced due to damage to the shared electrical system. The two adults and seven children who were displaced are being assisted by the American Red Cross. No injuries were reported. ECFR determined that the fire was caused by unattended cooking. The apartment where the fire started did not have a working smoke detector.
The second fire occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. in the 7200 block of North Palafox Street, at the Palafox Landing apartment complex. The apartment’s sprinkler system extinguished the fire prior to ECFR’s arrival. No one was injured in the fire, but occupants of the first and second floor were displaced. ECFR determined that the fire was caused by unattended cooking. Working smoke detectors were present and alerted residents to the fire.
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