- October 31, 2024
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Story courtesy of Flagler County, by Public Information Officer Julie Murphy, and FCSO Public Affairs Manager Brittany Kershaw
A fire consumed a Bunnell home on the morning of Tuesday, April 30, but no one was injured.
Flagler County Fire Rescue called in the American Red Cross to address the needs of the three adults who lived there.
“Engines 62 and 92 were on scene quickly and prevented the fire from spreading to other structures,” Fire Chief Don Petito said of the blaze that was reported about 8:15 a.m. at a residence on East Lambert Street. “We treated one person at the scene and released that individual shortly afterward.”
In addition to Flagler County Fire Rescue, Palm Coast and Flagler Beach's fire departments responded, as did the Bunnell Police Department and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
The fire was out by 8:38 a.m., but crews remained on the scene to “mop up” the remains. Flagler County Fire Marshal Jerry Smith is investigating the cause of the fire, which appears to have started on the front porch.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Civil Clerk Ashlie Hicks was driving to work on that morning when she noticed smoke billowing out of the home, and she called 911.
Worried that a person may be inside the residence, Hicks ran to the back of the house and began beating on the door to alert anyone inside. She was able to wake the three adults who had been asleep. Hicks also assisted the family in exiting the home as well as getting their animals to safety.
“Without Ashlie stepping in, there could have been a much different outcome,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Thankfully Ashlie used her experience as a dispatcher to help those in need despite the dangerous conditions. She very well could have saved three lives today. We are proud of her.”
