Early Morning House Fire Claims Two Lives

December 22, 2012

Fire claimed the lives of two people Saturday morning near Canoe, Alabama.

A small wood frame home on Sycamore Road at Jerkins Loop was fully involved and almost burned to the ground when the first firefighters arrived on scene just after 5 a.m.

The  fire reportedly began when 58-year old Perry Buckhault was loading or lighting a wood-burning heater when he somehow set himself on fire.  Buckhault and a second person in the house, identified as Leanna Redmond, perished in the blaze.

Buckhault’s wife, Ida Mae, reportedly tried to put the fire out but was forced to escape. She suffered minor burn injuries and was evaluated on scene by EMS.

Multiple departments from Atmore to Flomaton to Walnut Hill responded to the blaze. The Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office is continuing their investigation into the blaze.

Pictured: Firefighters found two victims inside this home which was almost burned to the ground when they arrived Saturday morning near Canoe, Alabama. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge


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15 Responses to “Early Morning House Fire Claims Two Lives”

  1. wanda on December 24th, 2012 9:30 pm

    ida mae, im so sorry for your lose. yall are in my thoughts and prayers. prayin for God to wrap His arms around you in this time of need. love and prayers. give my l0ove to perry jo, mindy, and austin to. i have tried to call ur phone and didnt get an answer and i tried to call mindy also. prayin for all who are touched by this terrible situation. love to yall

  2. 429SCJ on December 24th, 2012 10:08 am

    My prayers and condolences for all touched by this terrible tragedy.

  3. Sad on December 23rd, 2012 7:09 pm

    This is so sad. My heart and prayers go out to the family and Mrs. Ida Mae and her family and the all involved. Life is so precious.

  4. ks on December 23rd, 2012 8:05 am

    My prayers are with you and your family Ms. Ida Mae!

  5. So Sad on December 23rd, 2012 12:25 am

    Praying for the family to get through this. May God be with you.

  6. Deanna Rolin Harris on December 22nd, 2012 9:58 pm

    I am the niece of Lena Redmon and a cousin to Perry,this has been a tradey for our family.Everyone just please keep us all n your prayers as we go through this.I love you Aunt Lena and Perry,ya’ll will be greatly missed.

  7. brittany bryars on December 22nd, 2012 8:43 pm

    Ida Mae I’m so sorry for your loss Perry was awesome always made me laugh my heart and prayers go out to you and your family …

  8. aj on December 22nd, 2012 8:15 pm

    Very tragic incident. Prayers to all involved.

  9. shannon burkett on December 22nd, 2012 12:14 pm

    i am a sad relative of both of these people. my heart hurts for there children grandchildren mrs Ida mae the survivor and to all of our family. I will continue to pray and its so sad that this happen at this time so close to christmas. please keep us updated on services once again i love you all rip to perry and leanna.

  10. Fireman on December 22nd, 2012 11:30 am

    I know that hearts are heavy at this time of this tragedy and its a bad time of the year for something like this to happen but more than anything i hope and pray that they were right with god my thoughts and prayers go out to this family

  11. robert on December 22nd, 2012 11:15 am

    I am the nephew of the two deceased. We appriceate all prayers. Please remember the buckhault and redmon family. Again thaks

  12. lisa phillipd on December 22nd, 2012 10:53 am

    My heart is so heavy r.ip perry a.k.a pop

  13. wonder on December 22nd, 2012 10:46 am

    My family has lived in this area for over 50 years. i wonder who this is? Praying for the family

  14. worried on December 22nd, 2012 10:21 am

    Sorry about the death. This is a real bad time of year for this to happen, but at anytime a death is bad. RIP

  15. Sad on December 22nd, 2012 9:43 am

    This makes my heart hurt. Such a tragedy at this time of year, or any time of the year. I hope the survivor, friends and family find peace and comfort.