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Dumpster fire at Emerald Grande causes 80 people to evacuate

On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Destin Fire Rescue responded to a large dumpster fire at Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village. According to Destin Fire Rescue, the fire had 15-20 foot flames that started to ignite the outside lower level of the building. Approximately 80 people were evacuated as a precaution. The fire […]

Jared Williams

On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Destin Fire Rescue responded to a large dumpster fire at Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village.

According to Destin Fire Rescue, the fire had 15-20 foot flames that started to ignite the outside lower level of the building. Approximately 80 people were evacuated as a precaution.

The fire was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported or damage to the interior of the building.

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