The Tallahassee Fire Department says one person was found dead in the rubble of a mobile home fire early this morning.
Fire crews were called just before 5 a.m. to Flicker Road near Woodville.
Firefighters say they found the home fully engulfed and flames spreading into nearby woods. As they put the fire out, they found one person deceased in the home.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
Here is the press release from the City of Tallahassee:
The Tallahassee Fire Department reports responding to multiple blazes in the last few days, including brush fires and vehicle fires as well as several structure fires. The department is urging residents to make sure their smoke alarms are working.
Early this morning, March 26, at approximately 4:54 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to a structure fire located on Flicker Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found a mobile home fully engulfed in flames, with the fire spreading into the nearby woods. The structure was almost burned to the ground upon TFD’s arrival.
As crews began extinguishing the fire, unfortunately one occupant was found deceased inside the home.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office arrived on scene for further investigation. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office assisted on scene.
Over the past few days, TFD has responded to multiple fires, including brush fires, vehicle fires and several different structure fires. TFD urges all residents to remain vigilant and proactive in fire prevention measures, including the installation of smoke alarms.
Remember to check your smoke alarms to make sure they are in proper working condition, as smoke alarms can provide the early warning necessary to escape a deadly fire. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Get tips and more fire safety information by following TFD on Facebook and visiting Talgov.com/Fire.
