A residential fire in the 4100 block of Polks Avenue in Pace represents the fifth candle extinguished on the “Keep Your Holidays Bright” fire safety tree program. Santa Rosa County Emergency Communications was notified of a fire at 6:58 p.m. on Monday and crews arrived on scene at 7:05 p.m. Two adults were transported by Lifeguard Ambulance Service to Sacred Heart with burns and smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is unknown and the state fire marshal is investigating.
Santa Rosa County emergency service agencies are teaming up for the eighth year to promote fire safety during the month of December with the “Keep Your Holidays Bright” campaign. While a joyous time of year, cold weather, holiday decorations and festivities can create serious fire dangers. Firefighters hope to reduce the number of fires in Santa Rosa County by promoting simple, life-saving holiday safety tips throughout the month. Santa Rosa’s Keep Your Holidays Bright campaign centers around a Christmas tree located in the Santa Rosa County Administration Complex on Caroline Street, decorated with electric candles. Each time firefighters respond to a working residential fire or large wildfire causing fire damage, a candle will be “extinguished.” For more fire safety tips, visit www.santarosa.fl.gov or follow us on twitter @srcbocc.
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