Electrical Problem Blamed for Fire That Destroyed Cantonment Guesthouse
An electrical problem destroyed a guesthouse behind a Cantonment home early Thursday, though no injuries were reported, Escambia County Fire Rescue said.
An electrical problem is being blamed for a fire that destroyed a guesthouse in the 2800 block of Stefani Road in Cantonment early Thursday morning, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue.
Crews responded to the fire at approximately 3:41 a.m. and arrived to find heavy flames showing from the 600-square-foot guesthouse, located behind the main residence. Firefighters worked quickly to knock down the blaze, bringing it under control before 4 a.m.
No residents or firefighters were injured in the fire, though officials confirmed the structure is a total loss. Escambia County Fire Rescue’s Ensley, Cantonment, Belleview and Brent stations responded to the blaze, along with Escambia County EMS.
