Cantonment Fire Damages Garage; Three Pets Rescued, Sadly Two Others Did Not Survive

September 16, 2021

A fire Wednesday afternoon in Cantonment heavily damaged a garage and claimed the lives of two pets, but three other pets survived.

Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the home in the 300 block of Forest Hills Drive, off West Roberts Road. They arrived to find smoke and flames visible from the garage.

Firefighters found five pets when they entered the home. All needed immediate resuscitation, and two of them did not survive. ECFR did not specify what type of animals were involved.

The occupants of the home were not home at the time of the blaze.

Officials said damage was mostly limited to the garage in the accidental electrical fire.

The Ensley, Cantonment, Bellview, Beulah, Ferry Pass and Osceola stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded, along with Escambia County EMS.

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2 Responses to “Cantonment Fire Damages Garage; Three Pets Rescued, Sadly Two Others Did Not Survive”

  1. Soobee on September 16th, 2021 9:09 pm

    @Tina thank you for the additional information. We heard the call and that they had some pets out. So thankful no human lives were lost and that these firefighters tried so hard to save the pets. Rest in peace little ones and to the family, so very sorry for your loss of these babies and for the damage to your home.

  2. Tina on September 16th, 2021 9:58 am

    I want say that the firefighters were wonderful. I watched them trying to save those animals they worked on them a long time not giving up. It broke my heart. They deserve the best GOd and our community can give. Any life loss is a tragic. Every man and woman there will be blessed

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