Here’s the latest statement from Escambia County regarding the fire at the Cove Landfill: The Florida Department of Health Escambia County Health Department has lifted the health advisory that was issued on…
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Landfill Fire ‘Smoldering’
Escambia County is still working the Cove Landfill fire. While the health advisory issued is still in effect, progress is reportedly being made. “Made good progress today,†relayed county PIO Kelly Cooke…
State Issues Debris-Fire Health Advisory
The Florida Department of Health has issued a health advisory pertaining to the fire at an Escambia County landfill. Here is the DOH press release: HEALTH ADVISORY – ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA RESIDENTS…
Landfill Fire Near School
Escambia County is currently dealing with a fire at the Cove Landfill. The incident has been ongoing for the past few days. “It is on fire, it is not under control as…
Daily Drilling Report for Deepwater Horizon
The Daily Drilling Report reveals what may have caused the explosion. According to BP, “before, during or after the cement job, an undetected influx of hydrocarbons entered the wellbore.†In other words,…
Memos on Fire Marshall resignation, transfer
We have, through our public records request, the March 29 memo from interim County Administrator Larry Newsom to Frank Edwards, public safety bureau chief. Newsom asks for Fire Marshal Rinaldi’s voluntary resignation,…
Update Milton Fire
As of 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7 all fire was extinguished and last units from the City of Milton Fire Department cleared the scene and returned to station. All properties were…
More on Milton Fire
Press Release: The fire is currently contained, with City of Milton Fire Department addressing hot spots. · Structural Only Inspection Summary: Santa Rosa County Inspection & Compliance Department visited the site of…
Update on Milton fire
Press Release: Downtown Milton Fire Update * The fire was called under control at 11:30 p.m., currently not called contained. * U.S. Highway 90/Caroline Street between Ward Basin Road and Canal Street…