Two dogs die, five people displaced in Myrtle Grove house fire

A falling candle is to blame for a house fire the displaced five people and killed two pets early Tuesday morning, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue.

Escambia County Fire Rescue got the call shortly before 6 a.m. from the 6800 block of McNeil Street. When crews arrived they found heavy flames and smoke pouring from the front of the single-story home.

They had it under control by 6:30 a.m., but two dogs died while one dog managed to evacuate safely, firefighters said.

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The home is a total loss and ECFR says five people were displaced due to the damage. They are now being assisted by the American Red Cross.

An investigation of the cause determined a candle fell on the floor, sparking the blaze.

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