Ormond Beach Fire responds to structure fire on Highland Avenue

The fire was caused by an unattended candle, the fire department reported.

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 11:00 a.m. August 29, 2025
Ormond Beach Fire responds to a structure fire in the 100 block of Highland Avenue. Courtesy of the OBFD Facebook
Ormond Beach Fire responds to a structure fire in the 100 block of Highland Avenue. Courtesy of the OBFD Facebook
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A house in the 100 block of Highland Avenue caught on fire after a candle was left unattended on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

The Ormond Beach Fire Department responded to the structure fire around 8:20 p.m., according to the agency's post on Facebook. The unattended candle ignited a mattress and dresses, but was contained within the room, OBFD reported.

All of the home's residents were safe and not displaced; OBFD also rescued two cats and a dog. 

OBFD issued a reminder to never leave candles unattended and to keep flammable items away from open flames as a prevention measure.

 

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