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12/05/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/05/2025 09:36

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

Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed the first red bulb on the "Keep the Wreath Green" wreath in 2025 following a residential structure fire Thursday morning.

Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire in the 1200 block of Trammel Blvd. at 9:39 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. Upon arrival, flames and smoke were visible from a single-story wood-framed home. Firefighters quickly attacked the fire, bringing the incident under control by 9:47 a.m. Sadly, two dogs died as a result of the fire. ECFR conducted the investigation and determined that an extension cord plugged into a bedroom outlet experienced an electrical failure and caused the fire. The American Red Cross is providing assistance to the displaced occupants.

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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