Monday Evening Fire Destroys Home In Century

January 9, 2024

The cause of a Fire that destroyed a home in Century Monday evening is under investigation.

The fire was reported shortly after 600 in the 400 block of Cedar Street just south of Old Flomaton Road.

The first firefighters arrived to find the home fully involved in fire. It took firefighters about 30 minutes to bring the fire fully under control.

There were no injuries rereported and no immediate word on the cause of the fire. The Florida State Fire Marshal was called to investigate.

The Century, Walnut Hill and McDavid stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Jay Fire Department and Flomaton Fire Department were dispatched to the blaze, along with Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

NorthEscambia.com file photo.

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2 Responses to “Monday Evening Fire Destroys Home In Century”

  1. Johnny on January 10th, 2024 7:30 pm

    @ JS yes it would have been very bad that place is a eye sore I seen code enforcement there and was told they have 60 days to clean up so far it’s been way past 60. Im glad nb was hurt myself.

  2. JS on January 10th, 2024 11:33 am

    Im glad nb was hurt and was able to get under control that place close to it with 10 plus sheds, mobile homes that NONE are up to codes would’ve been so bad that it wouldn’t been able to get put out.