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smithwjhg

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[quote="sunshine, post: 768616"]I heard that two cars, one in Seaside and one in Seagrove were set on fire last night. Anybody else hear this? I truly hope that this rumor is not true.[/QUOTE]

It appears there is something to it and we have a crew headed that way.  Might have some more info at 10pm tonight on Newschannel 7.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="sunshine">I heard that two cars, one in Seaside and one in Seagrove were set on fire last night. Anybody else hear this? I truly hope that this rumor is not true.</blockquote> 
It appears there is something to it and we have a crew headed that way. Might have some more info at 10pm tonight on Newschannel 7.

Althea352

Beach Lover

[ATTACH]27891.vB[/ATTACH]

One happened down the street from me.  I know nothing about the back story but saw this first thing this morning.

<a href="https://sowal.com/forum/attachments/27891/"><img src="https://forum.sowal.com/data/attachments/3/3159-caa4c9b8879f6f45c3a717d882274a97.jpg?hash=yqTJuIefb0" srcset="" alt="car fire.jpg" /></a> 
 
One happened down the street from me. I know nothing about the back story but saw this first thing this morning.

Is anyone willing to talk on camera about this?

dwilliams33

[h=1]Beach home gutted after morning fire[/h][h=2][/h]
            July 19, 2012 11:22 AM            
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[URL="http://sowal.com/reporter-profile/angel-mccurdy-dailynews-1205"]ANGEL  McCURDY / Daily News[/URL]

INLET BEACH — First responders were called to the scene of a structure fire  early Thursday morning.
According to South Walton Fire Marshal Sammy Sanchez, a home on Walton Rose  Lane was engulfed in flames around 4 a.m. He said no one was inside the beach  home at the time.
The interior of the home was gutted. Sanchez said the 500 square-foot beach  house is still standing but the frame is all that remains.
No damage estiamtes were available. Sanchez said the State Fire Marshal's  Office is investigating the cause.
The South Walton Fire District also responded to two vehicle fires, but  Sanchez said the fires continue to be under investigation.



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[h=1]Beach home gutted after morning fire[/h][h=2][/h] 
 July 19, 2012 11:22 AM 
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INLET BEACH — First responders were called to the scene of a structure fire early Thursday morning. 
According to South Walton Fire Marshal Sammy Sanchez, a home on Walton Rose Lane was engulfed in flames around 4 a.m. He said no one was inside the beach home at the time. 
The interior of the home was gutted. Sanchez said the 500 square-foot beach house is still standing but the frame is all that remains. 
No damage estiamtes were available. Sanchez said the State Fire Marshal&#039;s Office is investigating the cause. 
The South Walton Fire District also responded to two vehicle fires, but Sanchez said the fires continue to be under investigation. 
 
 
 
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[h=1]Arson suspected in two vehicle fires in Seaside[/h][h=2][/h]
            July 19, 2012 8:23 PM            
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[URL="http://sowal.com/reporter-profile/laurensage-reinlie-dailynews-1686"]LAUREN  SAGE REINLIE / Daily News[/URL]

SEASIDE — Investigators are looking into suspected arson of two cars late  Wednesday.
The first car, a silver 2004 Cadillac Escalade, was set on fire at 146  Forrest St. about 11:30 p.m., according to an incident report from the Walton  County Sheriff’s Office.
When South Walton firefighters arrived, the vehicle was engulfed in flames  and the fire was threatening nearby structures.
Shortly after, a second car fire was reported at 420 W. Grove Ave. just  blocks away. A witness said he smelled something burning and called to report a  2006 Volvo SUV that was on fire, according to the report.
Both fires were suspected to be arson, the report said.
The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
No one was injured in the fires and no structures were damaged



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[h=1]Arson suspected in two vehicle fires in Seaside[/h][h=2][/h] 
 July 19, 2012 8:23 PM 
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SEASIDE — Investigators are looking into suspected arson of two cars late Wednesday. 
The first car, a silver 2004 Cadillac Escalade, was set on fire at 146 Forrest St. about 11:30 p.m., according to an incident report from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. 
When South Walton firefighters arrived, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and the fire was threatening nearby structures. 
Shortly after, a second car fire was reported at 420 W. Grove Ave. just blocks away. A witness said he smelled something burning and called to report a 2006 Volvo SUV that was on fire, according to the report. 
Both fires were suspected to be arson, the report said. 
The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. 
No one was injured in the fires and no structures were damaged 
 
 
 
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I know who did it.... It was Sunshine!!!!!  Look at the list of threads on the All About South Walton Forum. It says it right there.....  Car Fires started by Sunshine!!!  Hahaha!! :D

I know who did it.... It was Sunshine!!!!!  Look at the list of threads on the All About South Walton Forum. It says it right there.....  Car Fires started by Sunshine!!!  Hahaha!! 😀

UofL

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Concerned..  We're heading down there, on our way....:-( Ellen

Concerned..  We&#039;re heading down there, on our way....:-( Ellen

Bluznbeach

Does anybody know the address? My wife and I have friends who have a small house on Walton Rose Lane, and we're very concerned.  Thanks.



[quote="dwilliams33, post: 768641"][h=1]Beach home gutted after morning fire[/h][h=2][/h]
            July 19, 2012 11:22 AM            
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[URL="http://sowal.com/reporter-profile/angel-mccurdy-dailynews-1205"]ANGEL  McCURDY / Daily News[/URL]

INLET BEACH — First responders were called to the scene of a structure fire  early Thursday morning.
According to South Walton Fire Marshal Sammy Sanchez, a home on Walton Rose  Lane was engulfed in flames around 4 a.m. He said no one was inside the beach  home at the time.
The interior of the home was gutted. Sanchez said the 500 square-foot beach  house is still standing but the frame is all that remains.
No damage estiamtes were available. Sanchez said the State Fire Marshal's  Office is investigating the cause.
The South Walton Fire District also responded to two vehicle fires, but  Sanchez said the fires continue to be under investigation.



Read more:  [URL]http://www.nwfdailynews.com/articles/beach-51125-inlet-morning.html#ixzz217NrVc9f[/URL][/QUOTE]

Does anybody know the address? My wife and I have friends who have a small house on Walton Rose Lane, and we&#039;re very concerned. Thanks. 
 
 
 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="dwilliams33">[h=1]Beach home gutted after morning fire[/h][h=2][/h] 
 July 19, 2012 11:22 AM 
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<a href="http://sowal.com/reporter-profile/angel-mccurdy-dailynews-1205" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">ANGEL McCURDY / Daily News</a> 
 
INLET BEACH — First responders were called to the scene of a structure fire early Thursday morning. 
According to South Walton Fire Marshal Sammy Sanchez, a home on Walton Rose Lane was engulfed in flames around 4 a.m. He said no one was inside the beach home at the time. 
The interior of the home was gutted. Sanchez said the 500 square-foot beach house is still standing but the frame is all that remains. 
No damage estiamtes were available. Sanchez said the State Fire Marshal&#039;s Office is investigating the cause. 
The South Walton Fire District also responded to two vehicle fires, but Sanchez said the fires continue to be under investigation. 
 
 
 
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NotDeadYet

According to the SWFD's facebook post, it was 279 Walton Rose Ln.

[URL]http://www.facebook.com/southwaltonfire[/URL]

You may have to scroll down and click on 'show more recent posts' to find the whole thing.

According to the SWFD&#039;s facebook post, it was 279 Walton Rose Ln. 
 
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/southwaltonfire" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.facebook.com/southwaltonfire</a> 
 
You may have to scroll down and click on &#039;show more recent posts&#039; to find the whole thing.

[quote="NotDeadYet, post: 768725"]According to the SWFD's facebook post, it was 279 Walton Rose Ln.

[URL]http://www.facebook.com/southwaltonfire[/URL]

You may have to scroll down and click on 'show more recent posts' to find the whole thing.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, and a special thanks to the SWFD for keeping it from spreading!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="NotDeadYet">According to the SWFD&#039;s facebook post, it was 279 Walton Rose Ln. 
 
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/southwaltonfire" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.facebook.com/southwaltonfire</a> 
 
You may have to scroll down and click on &#039;show more recent posts&#039; to find the whole thing.</blockquote> 
Thanks, and a special thanks to the SWFD for keeping it from spreading!

Saw the one SUV on Grove as we headed to 'our' house.  hope nothing else happens.  So glad no one was hurt.
Also, strange site at Grayton.  A girl's bathing suit bottom, cowboy shoes, and maybe purse.  Didn't look into it.  Hope nothing happened. Ellen

Saw the one SUV on Grove as we headed to &#039;our&#039; house. hope nothing else happens. So glad no one was hurt. 
Also, strange site at Grayton. A girl&#039;s bathing suit bottom, cowboy shoes, and maybe purse. Didn&#039;t look into it. Hope nothing happened. Ellen

sunshine

I heard that two cars, one in Seaside and one in Seagrove were set on fire last night. Anybody else hear this? I truly hope that this rumor is not true.

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