Space Heater Sparks Tuesday Morning Fire That Destroyed Molino Home

February 15, 2022

Fire destroyed a home in Molino early Tuesday morning.

The fire was reported just before 8 a.m. in the 5200 block of Pilgrim Trail West off Highway 97. Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke and flames coming from the 2,300 square foot bick home.

The occupants were able to escape the fire without injury.

The fire was caused by a space heater in the garage, according to ECFR.

The Molino, Walnut Hill, McDavid, Cantonment and Ensley stations of the Escambia County Fire Rescue, the Atmore Fire Department and Escambia County EMS responded.

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3 Responses to “Space Heater Sparks Tuesday Morning Fire That Destroyed Molino Home”

  1. Josh Jones on February 16th, 2022 9:57 am

    Could the fire departments or other local government entities offer space heater inspections? Folks could take their space heaters to have them safety checked, and the owners could be given a primer on safe usage of these heaters.

  2. K. in Cantonment on February 16th, 2022 9:25 am

    Our house caught fire when I was around 9-10 years old, it’s a vision I will never forget. My heart goes out to this family, I am praying for all of them.

  3. Charlotte Rebecca Bates on February 15th, 2022 2:00 pm

    My heart and prayers go out to them. I had a house fire in 2001, and the emotional trauma I went through was like nothing I’ve ever been through in my life. Praying for all that is involved.