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Early Morning House Fire Results in Fatality

Published Jul 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. Tragically, one 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.

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