One Homeless After Early Morning Fire Destroys Cantonment Home (With Photo Gallery)

December 30, 2011

One person was left homeless after an early Friday morning house fire in Cantonment.

The fire was reported just before 2:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Washington Street, near Louis Street.  The small wood frame home was completely involved when the first firefighters arrived on scene. The home was completely destroyed in the blaze, which was declared out at 3:14 a.m.

There were no injuries reported. The owner of the home was not at home at the time of the fire.  The American Red Cross is assisting the adult male left homeless by the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

For a photo gallery from the scene, click here.

The Cantonment, Ensley, Molino, Ferry Pass and Beulah stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the fire, along with Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The Bellview and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue were placed on standby to answer other calls in the area during the blaze.

Related Story: December Fires Down Compared To Previous Years

Pictured: This home on Washington Street in Cantonment was destroyed by fire early Friday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.


Comments

3 Responses to “One Homeless After Early Morning Fire Destroys Cantonment Home (With Photo Gallery)”

  1. Angi B. on December 31st, 2011 10:01 am

    Well, I guess it’s a good thing that he wasn’t at home. Sorry for the loss of the home though, this is terrible…

  2. Scott on December 30th, 2011 8:42 am

    Nice to see our brave firefighters inaction.

  3. farm hill girl on December 30th, 2011 3:22 am

    it’s cold tonight, i’m glad he got out ok, i don’t think fires are down for any other reason than it has been a very warm december

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