A three-alarm fire was reported at a home in the 7600 block of Gulf Boulevard around 4:45 pm today.
Multiple agencies have responded to help, including a Pensacola Beach ladder and rescue truck , Florosa , Skyline, Fort Walton Beach, Pace,Midway, Gulf Breeze, Holley-Navarre and Navarre Beach.
The homeowner had just returned from Sams Club when someone smelled smoke. The fire alarm went off and there was workers who were up in the attic installing insulation when the fire broke out.
It is believed that the fire started somewhere in the attic. Later inspection of the damage will confirm that.
The family and their dog got out without harm as did the workers who were there.
The owners had insurance and will be staying at a local hotel for the night.