Escambia County (FL) Firefighters Control Dwelling Fire

Structural Firefighting: Escambia County (FL) firefighters respond to a house fire.

Story and photos by J.J. Cassetta

Escambia County (FL) Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire on the afternoon of June 2, 2015.

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While units were responding, multiple callers reported smoke and fire showing from a single-family residence. 

Upon arrival, Engine 6 reported fire through the roof of an approximately 2,500 square foot single-story dwelling. 

Firefighters worked for approximately 60 minutes using one 2.5-inch line and four 1 3/4-inche lines to bring this fire under control.  

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters, however the house was a total loss. 

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