Ninth Red Bulb Added In The Keep The Wreath Green Campaign

December 19, 2008

A ninth red bulb has been added to the wreaths across Escambia County in the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign. One of the red bulbs represents a Sunday fire in North Escambia.

On 7:27 p.m. Wednesday, a fire was reported in the 200 block of Washburn Street in Ensley. Firefighters found a fire coming from one of the bedrooms, caused by an electrical short in a power strip that had been placed underneath a piece of furniture. The fire was quickly extinguished. While there were no working smoke alarms in the home, all occupants were able to escape the home without injury. Firefighters from Ensley, Brent, and Ferry Pass responded.

The eighth red bulb was the result of a Sunday fire in North Escambia. On Sunday, December 14 a fire was reported in the 5800 block of Nokomis Road in Davisville. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire coming from the window at the end of a mobile home, moving down the hall toward the rest of the house. The fire was extinguished before any further damage was done to the home. The fire was caused by a child playing with matches and catching the bed on fire. No injuries were reported and the American Red Cross was called to assist the family. Firefighters from Walnut Hill, Century, McDavid, and Atmore responded. Read more about that fire and see pictures by clicking here.

To help citizens stay safe and “keep the wreath green”; Escambia County Fire-Rescue and the City of Pensacola Fire Department have holiday safety tips including:

  • Have a plan in case you have a fire. In the unfortunate event you become trapped, close doors and stuff the door cracks to keep smoke out. Try to call 911 and let them know exactly where you are and signal for help from a window.
  • Pay special attention to young children, elderly people and the disabled. Be sure to include them in your plan.
  • Design an evacuation plan for your home and family. Make sure everyone understands exactly what to do and where to go in case of an emergency.
  • Know two ways out of every room and practice them to make sure you can do it.
  • Crawl low under smoke and feel closed doors for heat. If the door is warm, find another way out.
  • Get out as fast as you can and stay out. Never go back inside. Once you’re safely outside have someone go to a neighbor’s house and call 911.

If you need a working smoke detector in your home, you can obtain a free on by calling 595-HERO.

Pictured above: This Sunday fire in Davisville added the eighth red bulb in Escambia “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News