Fire, Explosions Destroy Shop And Three Vehicles

April 29, 2011

Several explosions and a fire destroyed a shop and three vehicles Thursday morning in Cantonment.

Authorities believe that several explosions were caused by nitrous oxide tanks inside a shop behind a residence on Archer Road. The fire destroyed the shop, two older  vehicles inside the shop and a van.

The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Cantonment, Beulah, Molino, Ensley and Ferry Pass stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the blaze.

Pictured above and below: A fire and several explosions destroyed a shop and three vehicles Thursday morning in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.

Comments

6 Responses to “Fire, Explosions Destroy Shop And Three Vehicles”

  1. Beachn' on April 30th, 2011 3:08 pm

    Yes it is Steve.

  2. Steve on April 30th, 2011 8:12 am

    is this the Mr. Archer with the beautifull Willys cars?

  3. Mike Repine on April 29th, 2011 2:28 pm

    My daughter saw the smoke from this fire in our backyard and pointed it out to me. I do not know the Archers but I am very sorry for your loss.

  4. Wow!! on April 29th, 2011 10:38 am

    Yes, this was the parent’s place of Kari and Jeremy Archer.

  5. omg... on April 29th, 2011 6:21 am

    Was this jeremy archers dads place?

  6. sheena griffin on April 29th, 2011 5:17 am

    Sorry Mr. Archer for your lost. We will sure miss seeing the willerd car at the fair. Just glad everyone was ok.

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