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South Walton House Fire Day Before Christmas
12/24/09 - 11:42 AM

South Walton Fire Department

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(Santa Rosa Beach) - The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) received a 911 call at 6:09 AM, the caller stating that “the house was on fire”.  Within seven minutes SWFD units arrived on scene at 151 Don Bishop Road, to find flames shooting 30 feet into the air from the front door and windows of the house. The crew from Squad 3 made a quick aggressive attack on the fire, rapidly knocking down the growing flames. Additional crews arrived and supported the operations bringing the fire swiftly under control.

In spite of the prompt response and actions of the firefighters on scene the house and all its content are a complete loss. The six occupants escaped the fire with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. The SWFD contacted the Red Cross which will assist the family however they can.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. “Having your house catch fire is a very traumatic experience, but at this time of year, with the holidays, I can only imagine how much more heartbreaking it must be” said Sean Hughes, Deputy Chief.

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