Two Children Killed, One Firefighter Injured In Escambia County Mobile Home Fire

October 31, 2020

Two children died in an early morning mobile home fire in Escambia County.

The fire was reported at 4:37 a.m. in the 1200 block of 46th Avenue, just off Lillian Highway, in Myrtle Grove. Firefighters arrived to find the mobile home engulfed in flames. The fire was brought until control about a half hour later

Two juvenile victims were discovered at the scene, according to an Escambia County spokesperson, and one firefighter was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital for a minor injury.

The ages of the children were not released.

The American Red Cross is assisting the surviving residents, and the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the blaze.

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5 Responses to “Two Children Killed, One Firefighter Injured In Escambia County Mobile Home Fire”

  1. Brandie (titi) on November 3rd, 2020 11:43 am

    Yes they’re with their daddy with God now
    I loved/ love those little boys so much… My Heart goes out to the rest of the family expecially their mom and powpow…

  2. Sandra Haynes on November 1st, 2020 8:21 pm

    They are with their father and god

  3. Old Coach on November 1st, 2020 7:37 am

    Such a tragic loss. Dear Lord give comfort to this family.

  4. Nolan on October 31st, 2020 11:39 am

    Prayers for these kids & family

  5. Charlotte Rebecca Bates on October 31st, 2020 10:02 am

    Praying for this family. I hope it wasn’t a space heater, cause cold weather is setting in, and tis the season for space heaters and deadly fires. My heart goes out to the family.