On 02/26/2023 05:53 hours, Santa Rosa County Communications received a 911 call reporting a large outside fire on Shannon Road in Navarre.
Communications received a second 911 call, reporting a house on fire, with smoke and flames showing. As units were en-route, firefighters observed a large column of smoke. Engine 41 arrived on scene and found a single family home, fully involved. A neighbor reported to firefighters that the homeowners were currently away.
Due to the heavy fire, crews made a defensive attack. Numerous hand lines were deployed and the fire was knocked down. The house was deemed a total loss. However, firefighters were able to save a large garage, which was next to the residence.
The following units responded, Holley-Navarre Engine’s 41, 45, Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Ladder 49 and Midway Engine’s 36 and 37. In addition, Holley-Navarre Chief Kevin Lewis, B.C. Turnage and Midway B.C. Johnson and Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Santa Rosa County, Florida also responded
All photos by Stephen Clark .
State fire Marshall’s Office has been notified, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
