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Beal Street Fire
At 9:46 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a multi-residential structure fire in the 8300 block of Beal Street. Firefighters arrived at a single-story duplex showing flames from the front door. The crew from Engine 7 was able to quickly extinguish the fire using a hand-held water extinguisher, preventing further damage to the home and adjacent unit. The home will require minor repairs before being reoccupied.
ECFR investigated and determined that an accidental cooking-related incident caused the fire.
East Olive Road Fire
Shortly after the Beal Street fire, ECFR was dispatched to another cooking-related multi-residential structure fire at 10:39 p.m. in the 3200 block of East Olive Road. Firefighters arrived at a two-story apartment complex with no visible flames or smoke present. After arriving at the impacted unit, firefighters discovered damage from a kitchen fire that was extinguished by the occupant using a fire extinguisher. ECFR confirmed there were no additional flames and used fans to ventilate the smoke out of the unit.
There were no injuries, but the occupant was displaced due to the damage.
During the month-long "Keep the Wreath Green" fire safety campaign, five-foot wreaths will be on display at 18 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 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.
Escambia County Fire Rescue would like to encourage residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment. Click here for tips on how to heat your home safely.
For information about obtaining a home smoke alarm, call Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-595-HERO (4376) or 850-436-5200 for City of Pensacola residents.
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Beal Street fire damage
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