Monday night fire destroys home

in Blountstown; cause unknown

BLOUNTSTOWN, FL  – The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a late Monday night fire that destroyed a Blountstown home located at 20015 NE Burns Avenue.

“Fire suppression began immedately and a rapid primary search for victims was conducted,” said Blountstown Fire  Chief Ben Hall.  He said they did not find anyone  home when they responded to the 11:38 p.m. call.

Blountstown Firefighters were assisted on scene by  Magnolia and Nettle Ridge Fire Departments as well as the Blountstown Police Department and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.