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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesEscambia County Fire Rescue has placed another red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath, bringing the total to seven structure fires so far during the December. Last year's campaign concluded with seven red bulbs.
The seventh fire occurred in the 1400 block of North W. Street on Monday, Dec. 16. At 8:06 a.m., ECFR received multiple calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a two-story building. Upon arrival, units saw a working fire showing from a private dwelling. ECFR contained the fire in the building of origin and brought it under control in an hour. One apartment was a total loss, but the rest of the structure remained intact. The State Fire Marshal found that a series of overloaded extension cords caused the fire.
Smoke alarms were not present at the time of the incident. If your home does not have a working smoke detector, please call Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-595-HERO (4376) or 850-436-5200 for city of Pensacola residents.
The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is a collaborative initiative with the city of Pensacola to promote fire safety during the month of December. During the month-long campaign, five-foot wreaths are on display at 18 county fire stations and five city fire stations, with wreaths also placed outside Escambia County's Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building, Pensacola City Hall and Cordova Mall near the food court entrance. Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential home. For more tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season, visit myescambia.com/KeepTheWreathGreen.
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