Escambia Fire-Rescue officials say a house fire on Gulf Beach Highway in west Escambia County was accidental. Firefighters were called to the home on Gulf Beach Highway just before 2 a.m. on Monday. When they arrived flames were shooting through the roof. It took FF about 45 minutes to bring the blaze under control, but no injuries were reported.

Officials said the fire was caused by the chimney of a wood-burning stove.