Authorities believe a plug-in scent diffuser started NW Florida fire

From Skyline Fire Rescue Facebook page
From Skyline Fire Rescue Facebook page(From Skyline Fire Rescue Facebook page)
Published: Nov. 8, 2026 at 5:23 AM CST|Updated: 46 minutes ago

MILTON, Fla. (WALA) - Skyline Fire Rescue in Milton, Florida posted on its Facebook page information and pictures of a fire Friday night that it says caused limited fire damage to a residential structure.

Here is part of the post:

Yesterday, at approximately 11:59 P.M. Station 22 responded to a Residential Structure Fire along with Stations 23 and 24.

Station 23 units arrived on scene and reported a moderate amount of smoke inside the residence.

Engine 22 and Tanker 22 arrived on scene, and assisted 23 with fire attack and search operations.

Within a few minutes on scene, the fire was extinguished and overhaul was conducted.

Station 24 assisted with ventilation of the structure.

Fire was believed to have started from a plug-in scent diffuser.

Due to the quick work of all firefighters on scene, the structure received limited fire damage.

Thank you to all of our mutual aid for their assistance!