Firefighters Battle Large Brush Fire Near Century

December 15, 2010

At least seven fire departments from across the  battled a large brush fire near Century Wednesday afternoon.

The fire at Highway 4A and Backwoods Road was reported to be about 25 acres in size and was burning a combination of grass, brush and wooded area, according to Escambia Fire Rescue. Flames were reported to be up to 50 feet in the air in a wooded area as firefighters arrived on scene shortly after noon. The fire was reported to be out at 2:30 p.m.

The fire was contained to a mostly wooded area. Firefighters worked to keep the fire away from several structures, including houses on Chavers Lane. There is no word on what caused the blaze.

Fire units from Century, Flomaton, McDavid, Atmore, Walnut Hill, Molino and Friendship worked to contain the fire. The Florida Division of Forestry used two bulldozers to plow a containment line around the fire.

Picture above and inset: Firefighters work to put out a hot spot in a brush fire on Backwoods Road Wednesday afternoon. Pictures below: Firefighters work to refill the water supply on two brush trucks before returning to the wooded area to fight the blaze. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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14 Responses to “Firefighters Battle Large Brush Fire Near Century”

  1. David Huie Green on December 17th, 2010 1:39 pm

    fire suppressive personnel????????

    David for putting the wet stuff on the red stuff

  2. Kathy Chavers on December 16th, 2010 2:17 pm

    Thanks to all who took part in controlling the fire, I live right on the corner of HWY 4-A and the fire could have gotten out of hand quickly but thanks to God first and ALL of the firefighters the fire was contained…you all did a great job!!

  3. Oh OK on December 16th, 2010 1:45 pm

    Would that have affected the Pilgrim Hills area last night
    Some of the neighbors have very bad ashma and were sick from the smoke
    last night, but my husband said it smelled more like insuhlation to him of some
    kind. Sure was terribly think and rancid.

  4. ArmyCptswife on December 16th, 2010 1:05 pm

    >>P.S. – Since you have the time, take a look at some of these other posts because they are riddled with grammatical errors that may need your attention.

    lol funny – Too much idle time?

    It is a great thing that our firefighters, police and military do for everyone. Oh, and I never proof read so just look past me Sandra. lol

  5. downanout on December 15th, 2010 7:53 pm

    What would the world be like without you guys.

    Thanks.

  6. Sandra on December 15th, 2010 5:59 pm

    Didnt mean to ruffle feathers. I like idle time, it relieves stress.

  7. Too much idle time? on December 15th, 2010 4:44 pm

    Sandra – thanks so much for your educational insight regarding my post. You are correct firemen/women would equal firefighters….

    So….FIREFIGHTERS thank you for not allowing the fire to burn out of control and endanger my home.

    P.S. – Since you have the time, take a look at some of these other posts because they are riddled with grammatical errors that may need your attention.

  8. Sandra on December 15th, 2010 4:34 pm

    Love this site William. Dont sleep past suppertime.

  9. William on December 15th, 2010 2:58 pm

    >>I was pointing out that same fact to the person that posted “thanks to the firemen/women. Come on william, wake up!

    Ah. I see, said the blind man who did not notice the poster’s name. I thought I was somehow political incorrect. Nap time now….

  10. Sandra on December 15th, 2010 2:55 pm

    I was pointing out that same fact to the person that posted “thanks to the firemen/women. Come on william, wake up!

  11. William on December 15th, 2010 2:39 pm

    >>firemen/women = firefighters, but thanks anyway.

    Not sure what you point was, but that’s why the story says firefighters because there were both men and women involved.

  12. Sandra on December 15th, 2010 2:36 pm

    firemen/women = firefighters, but thanks anyway.

  13. Thanks to the firemen/women! on December 15th, 2010 1:22 pm

    I live down the street and the fire department was still on the scene when I came home. Glad they could contain it and keep it from my house!!!

  14. AUBIE PRIDE!!!!!!! on December 15th, 2010 12:48 pm

    thanks william us here at family movie gallery were wonderin wat was goin on thanks for lettin us know keep us updated please

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