Fire Marshal Continues Investigation Into Dump Truck Fires

August 7, 2013

The investigation into a Sunday fire that destroyed four dump trucks at a Cantonment business continues.

Over a dozen dump trucks were parked in a row in a lot at the Roads, Inc. headquarters on Stone Boulevard, just off Highway 29. Four of the trucks were totally destroyed by the fire, while others were damaged.

The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office said Tuesday that their investigation is still ongoing and released no further details about the fire, other than to say damage was estimated at $400,000 for the four destroyed trucks. The Fire Marshal’s office has not put a dollar figure on other trucks that may have been damaged by heat or smoke.

The fire was reported at 6:50 p.m. Monday, and sent a column of black smoke into the sky that was visible for miles.

Multiple fire stations from Cantonment, Molino and Pensacola responded to the blaze, working rapidly to protect and prevent other dump trucks from becoming involved the fire There were no injuries reported.

Pictured: Multiple dump trucks were destroyed by fire Sunday evening at Roads, Inc. on Stone Boulevard in Cantonment. Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.


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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News