TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - A faulty space heater is believed to have caused a fire at a Barineau Road home, the Tallahassee Fire Department said Thursday.
Damages are estimated to be at $20,000, TFD said in a news release.
Fire crews responded to the fire Wednesday at 5:52 p.m.
In six minutes, the first units were on scene and were met with heavy smoke and fire coming from the front of the structure.
Units extinguished the flames and made sure no one was inside.
"This is just a reminder during the holiday season to be safe. There is a lot of stuff this holiday season to be careful with," said Sarah Cooksey with the Tallahassee Fire Department. "We have more people in our homes throughout the holiday season, we're more lax and we don't pay as close of attention because we're excited and enjoying that family time."
No injuries were reported on scene.
TFD responds to house fire on Barineau Road
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Tallahassee Fire Department is currently working an active fire at a home on Barineau Road.
In a Facebook post, TFD said crews are on scene working an active fire on Barineau Road.
Crews received a call at about 5:52 p.m. and arrived on scene at 5:58 p.m. Wednesday.
TFD said everyone was able to make it out of the home safely and with no injuries.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Talquin Utilities, Leon County EMS, and the Leon County Sheriff's Office are also on scene.
This is a developing story. We will update this story as soon as we learn more information.
