ACFR responds to electrical pole fire, discovers attic fire

Photos courtesy Alachua County Fire Rescue

Press release from Alachua County Fire Rescue

MICANOPY, Fla. – Alachua County Fire Rescue responded at 5:15 p.m. today to an electrical pole on fire, resulting in a small brush fire. Upon arrival, the crew was able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire.

The homeowner reported a light indoor odor of smoke to the crew. Upon investigation, the crew noted smoke in the attic and upgraded the call to a structure fire. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, once it was located. There were no injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. 

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