Fire Destroys Century Family’s Home

December 27, 2016

Fire destroyed a wood frame home on West Pond Street in Century Monday evening.

The call came in just before 6 p.m., with the first emergency personnel on scene reporting that the home was fully involved and already mostly on the ground.

It was not immediately known how many people living inside the home but all were left homeless. There were no injuries reported.

The exact cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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The Century, McDavid and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Flomaton Fire Department, Jay Fire Department, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also reported to  the blaz

This was the ninth red bulb in the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign, representing the ninth residential structure fire  with damage in the county this December.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

7 Responses to “Fire Destroys Century Family’s Home”

  1. Charlotte on December 28th, 2016 3:32 pm

    Thank you anne. I am doing well, but sometimes I break down and cry when I hear fire trucks responding to a fire. I lost four kitties in that fire, and to me, it was like loosing a child.

  2. Foo on December 27th, 2016 2:55 pm

    I am curious too, Molino Mom… Any information on donations for the family? This is so sad, Prayers for them!

  3. anne 1of2 on December 27th, 2016 11:37 am

    Fire is the worst thing in life! Prayers for this family to help them deal with their loss. At least they weren’t home at the time, a special blessing. Charlotte, I hope you are doing well now. My greatest memory in life is seeing my son walking toward me with his townhouse ablaze in the background at 2:00a.m. God’s gift to me, twice.

  4. Molino Mom on December 27th, 2016 8:03 am

    William,
    Could you find out information on the family and let us know where we could maybe donate clothes and such for them?
    Thank you!

  5. chris on December 27th, 2016 7:19 am

    “There were no injuries reported.” Not hard to understand, in my opinion.

  6. Puddin on December 27th, 2016 12:32 am

    It doesn’t say if anyone was hurt. I pray everyone got out alright. Most things can be replaced. People, no. Is the Red Cross or family helping them out or what?

  7. Charlotte on December 26th, 2016 11:43 pm

    This brings back horrible memories. My house went up and everything was gone in ten minutes. This happened about sixteen years ago, but the memories are still painful. Aluminium wiring was the cause. I would not wish the emotional roller coaster ride on my worse enemy. Praying that God will be with this family during this most difficult time.