Fire Destroys Large Barn In Molino (Gallery)

March 16, 2026

Fire destroyed a large barn in Molino on Sunday afternoon.

The approximately 2,400-square-foot barn was fully involved in fire shortly after the blaze was reported to Escambia County Fire Rescue around 3:30 p.m. on Sunshine Ride Court, off Sunshine Hill Road west of Highway 97.

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The fire reportedly started when someone was working on equipment inside the barn. There were no injuries reported at the scene.

The barn was a total loss. The fire also damaged or destroyed horse trailers and other equipment.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

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