Man Found Dead After House Explodes

August 1, 2012

The body of a man was found in an Escambia County house following a suspicious explosion and fire early this morning.

Multiple stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the home at near the intersection of Dog Track Road and Brookstone Way about 2:15 a.m. The explosion had blown out windows and the garage door of the home.

Once the fire was out, authorities found the body of 59-year old Richard Dunigan of Pensacola inside.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has joined the State Fire Marshal’s Office in the investigation into the incident.

Pictured: A man was found dead inside this home that exploded early Wednesday morning in Escambia County. Photos courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Man Found Dead After House Explodes”

  1. Maggie on August 1st, 2012 4:32 pm

    So sad!

  2. MIKE O. on August 1st, 2012 2:01 pm

    Looks like a gas leak, or suicide by gas leak. Sad story either way.