Escambia County, FL

12/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/08/2025 14:15

Second Red Bulb Placed on Wreath During 'Keep the Wreath Green'

Escambia County Fire Rescue has added the second red bulb to the "Keep the Wreath Green" wreath in 2025 following a residential structure fire Saturday morning.

Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at approximately 2:44 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 in the 1900 block of N. L St. Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from the single-story residence, quickly entering the home and locating the fire in the kitchen. Through rapid and aggressive firefighting efforts, ECFR crews brought the fire under control by 3:08 a.m.

There were no injuries, but the significant damage displaced the occupants. ECFR investigated and determined that damaged electrical wiring within the kitchen walls caused the fire. The Pensacola Fire Department assisted in the response.

During the month-long "Keep the Wreath Green" fire safety campaign, five-foot wreaths will be on display at 18 county fire stations and five city fire stations, as well as Escambia County's Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building, Pensacola City Hall and Cordova Mall. Each time firefighters respond to a residential or commercial fire with damage, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential and commercial buildings.

Escambia County Fire Rescue would like to encourage residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment. Click here for tips on how to heat your home safely.

For information about obtaining a home smoke alarm, call Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-595-HERO (4376) or 850-436-5200 for City of Pensacola residents.

For fire safety tips and other updates from Escambia County Fire Rescue, follow Escambia County Fire Rescue on Facebook and Instagram.

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