Outside Burn Blamed for Cantonment House Fire

Escambia County Fire Rescue has determined that stray embers from an outside fire sparked a residential blaze on Muscogee Road in Cantonment Thursday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the scene around 2:40 p.m. and brought the fire under control. The incident underscores the importance of properly monitoring and containing outdoor fires, particularly in residential areas where embers can travel and ignite nearby structures.