Residential Fire Possibly Caused by Candle

March 31, 2023

On March 31, at 2:38 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to a residential structure fire located in the 500 block of Sunflower Road.

TFD arrived on scene to find the home with heavy fire and smoke showing. TFD personnel began to extinguish the fire and stop further damage to the home. All occupants and animals were out of the home upon arrival. There were no reported injuries on scene.

The fire caused extensive damage to the interior of the home, and the cause appears to be from a candle.

TFD was assisted on scene by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Woodville Volunteer Fire Department, Talquin Electric and Leon County EMS.

Smoke alarms can provide the early warning necessary to escape a deadly fire. Be sure to test your smoke alarms monthly to make sure they are working properly. Get more fire prevention information from TFD at Talgov.com/Fire.

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