Busy Monday for Marco Fire/Rescue

Firefighters on Marco Island were busy the morning of Monday, June 21, when at 7:22 am they were dispatched to Kendall Drive to the report of a structure fire in the garage of the residence at that address.

Upon arrival, units reported there was smoke showing from that residence, the source of which was a vehicle fire in the garage that may have been ignited by a trickle charger left on the vehicle.

The department quickly brought the incident under control without the fire affecting any other section of the home.

Marco Fire also was dispatched at approximately 9:45 am to the Presbyterian Church on West Elkcam Circle for a report of fire in the ceiling of the worship center. Upon arrival, flames were visible from high intensity lamps located above the worship area, used for stage lighting.

Firefighters utilized a special lift device to access the ceiling and quickly extinguished the smoldering ceiling material and isolated the problem.

The Marco Island Fire Department was assisted by engine companies from Greater Naples, but quickly got the situation under control.