Friday afternoon house fire in Fernandina Beach “accidental in nature”

Information from
City of Fernandina Beach
Fire Department
March 10, 2018 7:30 a.m.

On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 1:51 P.M., the Fernandina Beach Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire at 324 South 10th Street.

Units on scene within three minutes observed a single family dwelling, fully-involved. Firefighters set up a defensive, exterior attack on the fire. With assistance provided by Nassau County Fire-Rescue 3101, it took firefighters approximately two hours to knock down the flames, complete overhaul, and extinguish all hot spots.

The structure was a total loss. The American Red Cross was notified and met with homeowners on scene to offer assistance. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported as a result of this fire. After initial investigation, the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental in nature.

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Dave Lott
Dave Lott(@dave-l)
6 years ago

Glad to hear none of the occupants were injured. Best wishes to the Willocks for rebuilding.