FIREFIGHTERS KNOCK DOWN TWO STRUCTURE FIRES IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS
From a fully engulfed camper in Paxton to a residential fire in Mossy Head, firefighters had a busy night that carried into the morning, knocking down two structure fires in less than 24 hours.
At 10:18 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, Walton County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to a residence on Wain Huckabee Road in Paxton following a 911 call reporting a camper fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the camper fully engulfed in flames and quickly began battling the blaze. Firefighters knocked down the blaze within seven minutes, keeping the flames from spreading to other nearby structures. Fortunately, the camper’s resident was not home when the fire broke out. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
By Monday morning, firefighters were answering another call.
At 7:18 a.m., a passing motorist reported what appeared to be a brush fire near Interstate 10. Additional calls identified flames coming from a burning structure on Nowling Road in Mossy Head. Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy flames coming from a camper and multiple sheds.
The residents were asleep when the fire broke out but managed to escape safely before firefighters arrived. Sadly, a dog was later found deceased inside the residence.
Walton County Fire Rescue and assisting agencies worked diligently to contain the blaze. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was notified, and the American Red Cross was contacted to assist the residents.
No injuries were reported among residents or responding personnel in either incident.
Walton County Fire Rescue would like to thank the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department, Liberty Volunteer Fire District, Argyle Volunteer Fire District, and Eglin Air Force Base Emergency Services for their assistance. We appreciate you answering the call and working alongside our crews.
