Morning Fire Results in Fatality

Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a mobile home in the 7100 block of Lillian Highway Thursday, Aug. 17.  Sadly one fatality, an adult male victim, was found during a search of the home. The Florida State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.  

Escambia County Emergency Communications received a call at 3:06 a.m. reporting a mobile home with smoke and flames visible. The first crew arrived on scene at 3:10 a.m. to find approximately half of the home on fire. The home was a total loss and the victim was the only resident of the home.

Fire officials found evidence of a smoke detector, but it is unknown if it was functioning. If you do not have a working 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.