One Person Critically Injured In Monday Afternoon House Fire

May 5, 2025

One person was critically injured in a house fire Monday afternoon in the Kings Road Subdivision off East Kingsfield Road.

The patient was airlifted to an area hospital with serious burns.

Escambia County Fire Rescue believes the fire started in the attic of the 3,450 square foot home in the 1400 block of Glenmore Drive, just north of East Kingsfield Road. The fire quickly spread through the home and into a nearby camper.

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Three  dogs were rescued and are safe.

The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour.

Comments

One Response to “One Person Critically Injured In Monday Afternoon House Fire”

  1. Former Firefighter on May 6th, 2025 9:03 am

    I’m sorry to the family for the loss of their home and I pray for a quick recovery for the injured. Prevention is key but not 100% as some things just happen.

    To people who see the world a bit differently: Find the picture of the sprinkler trying to assist.





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