Escambia House Fire Claims One Life

July 23, 2017

Escambia County Fire Rescue firefighters responded to a fire at a single family home in the 4500 block of Havre Way on Sunday, July 23.

An adult male victim was found during the search. The Florida State Fire Marshal and Escambia Sheriff’s Office are conducting an investigation into the death.

Escambia County Emergency Communications received multiple calls around 7:45 a.m. reporting a structure fire with flames and smoke visible. The first crew arrived on scene at 7:48 a.m. to find flames coming from the year of the home. The fire was called under control at 8:07 a.m. The home was a total loss.

Five adults and one infant were displaced. The American Red Cross has been called in to assist.

Fire officials found no evidence of a working smoke detector. If you do not have a smoke detector in your home and need assistance, both the county and the city have programs to help. For more information, contact Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-595-HERO (4376). Residents within city of Pensacola limits may call 850-436-5200 for smoke detector installation assistance.

Comments

2 Responses to “Escambia House Fire Claims One Life”

  1. PJ on July 24th, 2017 6:39 am

    You can buy a smoke detector for less than 10 dollars. This is not a monetary issue, it is pure ignorance.

  2. Gman on July 24th, 2017 5:14 am

    This should not be happening in 2017. We must find a better way to get the free smoke detectors to the people in need. Lets provide them for distribution to day cares, Wal-Mart, children and families, schools, any place where a large amount of people go.