BOKEELIA, Fla. — A Bookelia homeowner is trying to figure out what’s next, after a devastating fire engulfed his two-story house, leaving it severely damaged.
Matlacha Pine Island Fire Department said the flames reached heights of up to 30 feet, burning much of the front side of the home on Mannheim Road.
The homeowner, who had recently refurbished the entire property—including a new kitchen and furniture—told NBC2 that all his hard work was lost in just minutes. He was on a ladder performing siding work when he heard his smoke alarm go off…