Structure Fire in Residential Home
Report from South Walton Fire District
Feb 5, 2016
(Santa Rosa Beach) – The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) received a call at 8:30 pm last night reporting a fully involved structure fire at 5786 W. County Highway 30-A.
Within minutes of receiving the initial 9-1-1 call, SWFD units arrived on scene and found heavy fire coming from the 3 story unoccupied residential structure.
Strong winds from the north contributed to the rapid spread of fire that ultimately caused a complete collapse of the center of the structure. Unable to enter the residence, SWFD initiated aerial master stream tactics along with additional hose lines and were able to keep the fire from spreading to the adjacent residence.
There were no injuries to report and the property was turned over to the property owner. The house was estimated to be valued at $1.3 million and was currently undergoing renovations.
A joint investigation between the SWFD Fire Marshal and the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office was conducted this morning and the fire was determined to have originated on the outside of the first floor. At this time the cause of the fire was deemed to be “undetermined” by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Based on their findings, there were no plans to conduct an additional fire investigation.
SWFD responded to this incident with 2 Ladder Trucks, 2 Engine Companies, 1 Squad, 2 Rescues and 4 Chief Officers. In addition, 1 Ladder Company from Destin Fire Control District and a Panama City Beach Engine provided mutual aid coverage. There were no injuries to report and the property was turned over to the property owner. The house was estimated to be valued at $1.3 million and was currently undergoing renovations.
Unoccupied home on fire Feb 4 on East County Hwy 30A just east of Stinky's Fish Camp
Report from South Walton Fire District
Feb 5, 2016
(Santa Rosa Beach) – The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) received a call at 8:30 pm last night reporting a fully involved structure fire at 5786 W. County Highway 30-A.
Within minutes of receiving the initial 9-1-1 call, SWFD units arrived on scene and found heavy fire coming from the 3 story unoccupied residential structure.
Strong winds from the north contributed to the rapid spread of fire that ultimately caused a complete collapse of the center of the structure. Unable to enter the residence, SWFD initiated aerial master stream tactics along with additional hose lines and were able to keep the fire from spreading to the adjacent residence.
There were no injuries to report and the property was turned over to the property owner. The house was estimated to be valued at $1.3 million and was currently undergoing renovations.
A joint investigation between the SWFD Fire Marshal and the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office was conducted this morning and the fire was determined to have originated on the outside of the first floor. At this time the cause of the fire was deemed to be “undetermined” by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Based on their findings, there were no plans to conduct an additional fire investigation.
SWFD responded to this incident with 2 Ladder Trucks, 2 Engine Companies, 1 Squad, 2 Rescues and 4 Chief Officers. In addition, 1 Ladder Company from Destin Fire Control District and a Panama City Beach Engine provided mutual aid coverage. There were no injuries to report and the property was turned over to the property owner. The house was estimated to be valued at $1.3 million and was currently undergoing renovations.
Unoccupied home on fire Feb 4 on East County Hwy 30A just east of Stinky's Fish Camp