Eighth Green Bulb Replaced On Safety Fire Wreath

December 29, 2015

Escambia County Fire Rescue recently responded to a fire incident on the 1600 block of Governors Drive, resulting in the eighth green light being replaced for the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.

The the first 911 call was received Sunday at 4:10 p.m., with on-site crews reporting light smoke showing from the entry way. The fire was brought under control at 4:26 p.m., and the residents of the home were displaced due to water damage from the sprinkler system. Escambia County Fire Rescue reminds citizens to never leave cooking food unattended and to keep cooking areas clean and free of grease and other combustibles (such as potholders, towels, rags, drapes and food packaging), which can catch fire easily.

The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is a collaborative initiative with City of Pensacola and Santa Rosa County to promote fire safety during the month of December. During the month-long campaign, five-foot wreaths will be on display at 23 different county fire stations. Every time firefighters respond to a residential fire, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by holiday decorations.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News