A fire at a quadplex on Kanuha Drive in Fort Walton Beach has displaced all residents from the building, fire officials said Monday.
- The Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District responded to the structure fire at 445 Kanuha Drive on Sunday, April 27. The fire started on the exterior of a middle unit and spread upward.
“The fire originated on the exterior of a middle unit in a quadplex and extended up the rear wall into the attic space of the two middle units, which sustained the most significant damage,” according to the fire district.
All four units in the building were affected by the fire. The American Red Cross is providing temporary housing assistance to the displaced residents.
Multiple units from the Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District responded to contain the blaze, including Engines 11, 3, and 1, Squad 1, Battalion 1, Chiefs 1, 2, and 3, and Truck 2. The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department provided mutual aid with Battalion 6, Truck 6, and Engines 6 and 7.
- Okaloosa County EMS and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provided critical scene support, while Eglin AFB Fire Department and Florosa Fire Department helped with station backfill.
Fire officials said they are grateful for the quick response of all crews and support from partner agencies. Their thoughts are with the affected residents as they begin the recovery process.
