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At 2:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, ECFR units E17, SQ3, E11, E6, S4, BC2 and BC3 responded to a mobile home structure fire off Hill Drive in the Brent community. The first arriving units saw a fifth-wheel camper engulfed in flames. ECFR rapidly attacked the fire, bringing the situation under control by 2:40 a.m. One occupant was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS. The third red bulb was added to the wreath since the camper was used as a primary residence. Due to the significant damages, the camper is a total loss. The Bureau of Fire and Arson is investigating the cause of the fire. Assistance during the response was provided by Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff's Office.
At 10:42 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, ECFR units E6, E4, SQ3, E1, L12, S4, BC2 and BC3 responded to a residential structure fire at the 10000 block of Bowman Avenue in Cantonment. A working fire was seen upon arrival to the single-story wood-framed structure with extension into the attic. During the primary search of the home, two dogs were rescued by ECFR firefighters. Unfortunately, one pot-bellied pig was discovered deceased due to the fire. ECFR brought the fire under control by 11:12 p.m. Due to the damages, the occupants were displaced and assisted by the American Red Cross. ECFR conducted the investigation and determined the fire was accidental and electrical in nature. Florida Power and Light provided assistance during the fire response. The fourth red bulb was added to the wreath as a result of the fire.
On Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5:48 p.m., ECFR units E17, E11, L12, SQ3, E16, T11, S4, BC2 and BC3 responded to a multi-residential structure fire at the 3500 block of Mobile Highway. Engine 17 arrived at a working fire in the attic of a single-story multi-residential home. After quickly locating the fire and providing rapid water application, the fire was extinguished, preventing further damage. The situation was brought under control by 6:21 p.m. ECFR conducted the investigation and determined the fire to be accidental and started on the exterior of the home. The American Red Cross assisted the displaced occupants. Navy Fire Ladder 34, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff's Office assisted in the response. The fifth red bulb was added to the wreath following the fire.
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 will be on display at 21 county fire stations and five city fire stations, as well as Escambia County's Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building, Pensacola City Hall and Cordova Mall. Each time firefighters respond to a residential or commercial structure 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 and commercial buildings. View here for more tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season.
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.
Safety Tips:
Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages everyone to practice fire safety, especially during the holiday season. Residents are encouraged to follow these safety tips so everyone can have a safe and happy holiday:
Flames seen from Hill Drive mobile home fire
Picture provided by Shannon's Firetography
Bowman Avenue residential structure fire
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