Edgewater, FL-The fire that destroyed a pickup truck outside an Edgewater home early today has been ruled accidental in nature by the Edgewater Fire Marshal. The fire was reported around 5 AM at the home at 1867 Mango Tree Drive.
A neighbor reported hearing a “loud bang” and seeing the vehicle on fire. Edgewater police and Edgewater Fire crews were able to wake the residents and get them out of the home safely.
The fire was under control in three minutes and out in seven minutes. Fire Captain Jill Danigel says the blaze only caused minor cosmetic damage to the home. An SUV parked next to the truck was damaged. The residents of the home were not displaced by the fire.
Damage estimated at $64,000.
Photo courtesy of Edgewater Fire Department.
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