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April 28, 2023
Flammables and exploding ammunition reportedly contributed to a fire that heavily damaged a home just north of East Kingsfield Road Friday morning.
The fire was reported about 8:50 a.m. in the 2800 block of Silent Wood Drive. Firefighters arrived to find the home’s garage and a car in the driveway fully involved in fire. Callers to 911 described hearing explosions coming from the garage .
Escambia County Fire Rescue said that ammunition and other flammables in the garage contributed to the explosions.
The fire was extinguished by 9:30 a.m. The exact cause of the blaze was under investigation.
The American Red Cross was called to assist four occupants that were displaced by the fire.
Pictured: A fire heaving damaged a home and destroyed a car Friday morning on Silent Wood Drive. Photos from WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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