Wildfire in South Walton: Updates - Arrest Made

[kwalsh0001]

My thanks to the firefighters and Sheriff's Office for their outstanding efforts! As the guy who started this thread, this fire sure moved quickly. We evacuated at 6 PM last night, spent the night at the Inn on 30A (nice place!), and returned home about 6 AM. There did not appear to be any damage to Santa Rosa Ridge residents--but it was halted within 30 feet of some homes in the neighborhood....

Thanks again, first (and best) responders!

 

[Will B]

The above map isn't where the fire is, correct? Anybody have a new view of Thompson Road?

 

[Kurt]

Here you can see the remains of about a dozen houses on each side of Thompson Rd

 

[Kurt]

 

[Kurt]

North side of 98 where fire originated, apparently from someone illegally burning yard trash...

 

[Kurt]

Command center at Santa Rosa Beach Post Office - US Forestry and Niceville Firefighters helping out, along with other firefighters from the area. WCSO deputies and SWFD Lifeguards helping out also.

 

[Matt J]

Folks there's photos here and really nothing to see. We are neighbors trying to put our lives back together and are not a ghoulish side show for you to ride through. Please continue to avoid the area.

 

[SoWal Staff]

From Emerald Coast Association of Realtors:
Following the Governor’s Executive Order for short-term rentals, we have many empty houses in our community. If you have or are aware of a vacant property that you would be willing to make available to any home-fire victim, please post the details of the property (number of rooms, kitchen, availability, etc.) and your direct contact information on this post. Once the property is filled, please update your post that it’s no longer available. Once we have the available properties listed here, anyone can direct those in need to #ECARCares to utilize this network of resources.

ECAR has also partnered with Good News Methodist church ( 4747 US HWY 98) as a centralized drop-off point for necessities if you’d have items you’d like to donate.

 

[DanaMarie]

Is there a list somewhere of what types of items people need?

 

[lenzoe]

What is the status of the fire this afternoon/evening? Is it any more contained? Last I heard was 60 percent.