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Large fire destroys Daytona Beach house

Space heater sparks fire on Caroline Street

Crews battled fire on Caroline Street early Wednesday, March 2. (Daytona Beach Fire Department)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Firefighters battled a large house fire in Daytona Beach that was caused by a space heater, according to the fire department.

The Daytona Beach Fire Department said firefighters responded to the home on Caroline Street early Wednesday.

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The department said crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to nearby homes and put it out.

The home is a “total loss,” the department said.

One resident was displaced by the fire.

Officials determined the fire was caused by a space heater.


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