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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 ServicesOn Wednesday, Aug. 23, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire at the 5900 block of Hurst Hammock Road in Beulah. ECFR units arrived at a brush fire of approximately two acres in size and quickly expanded with winds blowing from the northwest.
The fire began to intensify shortly after ECFR's arrival, requiring crews to retreat from the immediate area. As the fire expanded, the Florida Forest Service was requested along with additional ECFR units. Crews re-engaged and began extinguishing the fire until the arrival of the FFS. As FFS began plowing fire lines, ECFR crews set up in several locations to provide structural protection. Thanks to the quick work from both agencies, the FFS was able to contain the fire within their fire lines.
Several ECFR units remained on scene until the FFS utilized their heavy dozers to widen established fire lines. The FFS fixed-wing aircraft was also on-scene to assist in monitoring the fire's location, direction of travel and ensuring the fire remained contained within the fire lines. Escambia County Emergency Management was also on-scene assisting with a drone.
Fortunately, no homes were in danger during the brush fire. The FFS remained at the scene throughout the evening and into Thursday morning to monitor the flames inside the fire lines.
As of Friday, Aug. 25, FFS crews remain on-scene off Hurst Hammock Road to extinguish any remaining brush fires. Approximately 86 acres of land were burned. During this time, residents will continue to see smoke until the area receives substantial rainfall. ECFR will continue to monitor the area until the smoke subsides.
FFS crews working to put out the Hurst Hammock fire
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