Candle Causes House Fire

At approximately 9:49AM Boca Raton Firefighters responded to a house fire located at 3160 NW 56 Street.  The occupant called 911 and stated that her house was on fire.  Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services personnel found upon their arrival flames and smoke coming from a second story window at the rear of the home.  The occupant mentioned that she had lit an aroma candle in the room where the fire was located.  She had gone downstairs to meet with some delivery men. She noticed the fire shortly thereafter.  Thanks to the quick

actions of Boca Raton Firefighters the fire was confined to just the one bedroom. No injuries were reported.  The fire is under investigation by Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Department.

Photos taken by Michael A. Gergora, Assistant Fire Chief