2 dogs die in Escambia County house fire Tuesday morning: ECFR
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) – A family is without two of their pets and their home after an early morning fire Tuesday, according to the Escambia County Fire Rescue.
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At 5:47 a.m. on Tuesday morning, March 18, firefighters were called out to a fire at a single-story residence on 6800 block of McNeil Street.
Heavy flames and smoke were visible upon arrival from the front right side of the house, according to the ECFR.
The firefighters battled the flames, and the fire was contained by 6:30 a.m. Two dogs died in the fire while a third dog was saved.
The house sustained significant damage and is a total loss. ECFR officials investigated and concluded that the fire was caused by a candle that fell on the floor.
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The fire allegedly started after a candle fell on the floor.
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