Walnut Hill: Abandoned House Burns, Threatens Two Trailers (Updated With Photo Gallery)

July 13, 2009

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An abandoned house on Juniper Street in Walnut Hill burned Monday afternoon, threatening two nearby mobile homes.

The house was already on the ground before the fire, according to neighbors, who said it was destroyed years ago by a hurricane. Firefighters said it appeared someone tried to burn the pile of debris, and the fire quickly got out of hand. It threatened two nearby mobile homes, melting the vinyl siding off the front of one home.

The fire, which was reported about 1:00 Monday afternoon, was reported under control at 1:50.

There were no injuries reported.

The Walnut Hill, McDavid, Molino, and Century Stations, Engine 519 and Engine 1819 from Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the blaze. The State Fire Marshal and Atmore Ambulance were also called to the scene.

Click here for an exclusive NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the fire. The photo gallery shows the sequence of events from before the first fire truck arrived until the fire is nearly under control.

Pictured above: The fire as seen before the first fire units arrived on scene. Pictured below:  Firefighters check a nearby mobile home that was damaged by the blaze.  Exclusive NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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Comments

One Response to “Walnut Hill: Abandoned House Burns, Threatens Two Trailers (Updated With Photo Gallery)”

  1. Jay on July 14th, 2009 5:23 am

    Another “Here’s your sign,” as it appears that this fire was going to be a spectator’s event. Just look at the folding chairs in the ready position!

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