Roof Fire Damages Century Auto Parts

March 29, 2015

Fire damaged the roof of Century Auto Parts Saturday.

The fire was reported about 11:30 a.m. and was contained to a roofing membrane over the rear auto repair shop area of the building on North Century Boulevard. Firefighters believe a smoldering fire was sparked in the roofing material from a heater pipe that exiting the side of the building and extended slightly above the roof. The heater was last used on Friday.

There were no injuries reported, and the business remained opened.

The Century, McDavid, Walnut Hill and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Jay Volunteer Fire Department, the Flomaton Fire Department, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the blaze.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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