Today, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a fire incident on the 5100 block of Plateau Rd., resulting in the seventh green light being replaced for the "Keep the Wreath Green" fire safety campaign.
The the first 911 call was received Friday, Dec. 18, at 1:25 a.m., with on-site crews reporting flames and smoke showing from a single-wide mobile home. The fire was brought under control at 2:06 a.m., but the structure and contents of the home resulted in a total loss. The residents of the home have been displaced, and the fire incident is currently under investigation by the State Fire Marshal's office.
The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is a collaborative initiative with City of Pensacola and Santa Rosa County to promote fire safety during the month of December. During the month-long campaign, five-foot wreaths will be on display at 23 different county fire stations. Every time firefighters respond to a residential fire, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by holiday decorations.
Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages everyone to follow @BeReadyEscambia on Twitter for safety tips each day of the month. For more information, contact the Escambia County Office of Community and Media Relations at (850) 595-3476.
