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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 an additional red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath, bringing the total to 13 structure fires so far during December. Last year's campaign concluded with seven red bulbs.
The thirteenth fire occurred in the 4500 block of Lighthouse Lane on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Escambia County Emergency Communications received a call at 11:52 a.m. about a residential structure fire. Firefighters arrived on scene and saw smoke and flames showing from the door of the single-story house. Firefighters quickly performed an aggressive fire attack in the kitchen, which prevented further damage to the rest of the structure. ECFR and the Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations found that a faulty power supply area in the back of the dishwasher apparently caused the fire.
The top three causes of fires in Escambia County are from cooking, electrical and clothes dryers. Residents are urged to pay attention while cooking and doing laundry. Residents should also check if their smoke detectors are working properly as well as communicate an escape plan to other members of the household in the event of a fire.
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.
Escambia County Fire Rescue units responded to a residential structure fire in the 4500 block of Lighthouse Lane on Friday.
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