Fire Destroys Large Shed At Funeral Home In Century

October 4, 2023

Fire destroyed a large shed behind a Century funeral home late Wednesday morning.

The fully involved fire behind the Jackson-McMurray Funeral Home on West Hecker Road was reported just before 11:30 a.m. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the structure fire and a small brush fire.

There were no injuries reported.

The 24×24 shed fire was reportedly sparked by a small outside fire that spread to the building. The main funeral home building was not involved.

The Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Flomaton Fire Department and the Jay Fire Department were among those initially dispatched to the fire. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.

Photos for NorthEscambia.com show the blaze before firefighters arrived on scene, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Fire Destroys Large Shed At Funeral Home In Century”

  1. Grateful citizen on October 5th, 2023 1:18 pm

    It is a wonderful thing to know that we have angels in midst of our community who with their quick thinking and action taken help put out the fire at Jackson McMurray Funeral home. I know that Ms.Sandra McMurray-Jackson is blessed and appreciative to everyone who stepped in and helped put out the fire that could have been worse. There is always a blessing in the storm.

  2. Sandra McMurray-Jackson on October 4th, 2023 11:27 pm

    I would like to take this opportunity to Thank each and everyone for the part they played in reporting and extinguishing the fire at Jackson-McMurray Funeral Services on today. If it wasn’t for your swift action it could have been catastrophic. My prayer is that God will continually Bless and Keep you.

    Thank You Again. I’m so Grateful.

    Sincerely
    Sandra McMurray-Jackson

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