More Red Bulbs In Fire Safety Wreath

December 18, 2015

Friday, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a fire incident on the 5100 block of Plateau Rd., resulting in the seventh green light being replaced for the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.

The the first 911 call was received Friday, Dec. 18, at 1:25 a.m., with on-site crews reporting flames and smoke showing from a single-wide mobile home. The fire was brought under control at 2:06 a.m., but the structure and contents of the home resulted in a total loss. The residents of the home have been displaced, and the fire incident is currently under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office.

Recently, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire on the 700 block of Citrus Street. The first  911 call was received at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday with on-site crews reporting smoke and flames showing from a mobile home. Escambia County Fire Rescue was able to extinguish the fire, but the structure and contents of the home resulted in a total loss. Residents have been displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

Last week, crews also responded to a structure fire off New  Warrington Road. The first 911 call was received at 5:04 p.m., and the fire was brought under control at 7:37 p.m. Flames were caused by an electrical fire, and no injuries were reported.

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