County: Landfill Fire ‘Extinguished’

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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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