Monday Morning Fire Was The Seventh Of The Month In Escambia

December 21, 2009

A Monday morning fire added the seventh red bulb in the Escambia County Fire-Rescue “Keep the Wreath Green” holiday fire safety campaign after a fire.

Just after 9:00 Monday morning, a residential fire was reported on Vivian Drive. The kitchen fire caused moderate damage to the kitchen and smoke and heat damage throughout the house. A pan of grease left unattended on the stove is believed to have been the cause. There were no injuries reported.

The Vivian Drive fire was the second in under 48 hours in Escambia County.

Just after noon Sunday, a fire was reported in the 8100 block of Eight Mile Creek Road. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found a fire in the living room of the home. The fire, declared out at 12:27 p.m., caused moderate damage to the living room. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is believed to have been from a lit candle that was left unattended. Firefighters from Bellview, Ensley, Beulah, Osceola, and the Navy responded to the fire.

Escambia County Fire-Rescue offers the following  few safety tips involving candles:

  • Use candle holders that are sturdy, and won’t tip over easily.
  • Put candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface.
  • Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and any loose clothing away from the flame.
  • Don’t burn a candle all the way down — put it out before it gets too close to the holder or container.
  • Never use a candle if oxygen is used in the home.
  • Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep.
  • Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn.

Escambia County Fire-Rescue and the City of Pensacola Fire Department will continue the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign throughout the holiday season. This year, the fifth year of the campaign, five-foot wreaths will be on display at 22 different locations throughout the holiday season. These sites are the Old Escambia County Courthouse on Palafox Place, the Public Safety Building on W Street, all 18 primary county fire stations, and two fire stations within the City of Pensacola. Every time firefighters respond to a residential fire, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by holiday decorations.

All six red bulbs lit so far have been for fires south of Nine Mile Road. No serious residential fires have been reported in North Escambia this December.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News