A firefighter was injured Tuesday afternoon while battling a blaze that destroyed a large metal building in Bogia.
The fire was reported about 2:30 p.m. in the 800 block of West Bogia Road, near Pine Barren Road. The fire was under control in just over an hour later, but firefighters remained on scene for extensive overhaul, cleaning up and putting out hot spots that remained.
A metal building of about 3,500 square feet burned, along with other outdoor machinery and items, according to the fire department.
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The building was located down a narrow driveway behind a residence.
According to Davis Wood, spokesperson for Escambia County Fire Rescue, one firefighter was injured and transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital. An update on his condition was not available.
The Mcdavid, Walnut Hill, Century, Molino and Cantonment stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, the Atmore Fire Department, Flomaton Fire Department, and a ladder truck from Pace were dispatched to the fire. The ladder truck was later canceled due to the narrow driveway and access issues.
The Florida Forest Service also responded with a dozer to ensure the fire did not spread into a nearby wooded area.
The McDavid Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to the fire site again just before midnight Tuesday for a reflash.
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