RV Deemed Total Loss Following Morning Fire; Red Cross Assists Displaced Family

Escambia, FL - Firefighters from Escambia County Fire Rescue (ECFR) swiftly knocked down a recreational vehicle fire Saturday morning along Gulf Beach Highway, bringing the blaze under control within eight minutes of dispatch though leaving the RV a total loss and displacing a family of three.

Escambia County Emergency Communications received the emergency report at approximately 9:16 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, dispatching county fire apparatus to the 1500 block of Gulf Beach Highway.

First-arriving ECFR crews encountered active flames venting from the RV. Firefighters immediately deployed attack handlines to launch a direct suppression effort, extinguishing the main body of fire by 9:24 a.m. and preventing the flames from extending to nearby vehicles or surrounding structures.

Despite the rapid containment, the recreational vehicle sustained severe interior and structural fire damage and was deemed a total loss. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported during the incident.

Following an on-scene origin-and-cause evaluation, ECFR investigators determined the fire was accidental, originating from a mechanical malfunction within the RV's propane refrigeration system.

Operating units on scene included Escambia County Engine 16, Squad 14, and Battalion Chief 2. Representatives from the American Red Cross responded to provide emergency housing and disaster relief assistance to one adult and two children displaced by the loss.