Second Candle Extinguished on Fire Safety Tree

Second Candle Extinguished on Fire Safety Tree

A residential structure fire represents the second candle to be extinguished on the “2011 Keep Your Holidays Bright” fire safety tree. Santa Rosa County Emergency Communications received a call at 5:54 a.m. on Friday, December 28 reporting a fire in the 8400 block of Sevilla Street in Navarre. The fire was fully involved when crews arrived on scene at 6:01 a.m. The one resident of the home was transported to Gulf Breeze Hospital in stable condition for smoke inhalation. The mobile home was a total loss and the state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. Holley-Navarre, Navarre Beach, Midway and Florosa fire departments responded.

Santa Rosa County emergency service agencies are teaming up for the sixth year to promote fire safety during the month of December with the “Keep Your Holidays Bright” campaign. While a joyous time of year, cold weather, holiday decorations and festivities can create serious fire dangers. Fire fighters hope to reduce the number of fires in Santa Rosa County by promoting simple, life-saving holiday safety tips throughout the month. In the first year nine candles were extinguished on the safety tree, three in the second year, six in the 2009 campaign, four in 2010 and six in 2011. For more fire safety tips, visit www.santarosa.fl.gov.