Bunnell, FL – Investigators are trying to figure out if there’s anything suspicious about a man found dead in a burning home on Thanksgiving weekend.
Firefighters found the man – yet to be identified – soon after getting a call for help around 8:45 PM Saturday.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Jim Troiano says 2 young children living in the home at 40 Kentucky Avenue in Bunnell went to a neighbor’s home for help.
“According to the caller, [the] children said their house was on fire and they could not wake up their father, who was still in the home,” Troiano added. “The neighbor responded to the home, but due to the strength of the fire and smoke, was not able to make entry.”
The home – along with a garage behind the house and a recreational vehicle – were on fire when firefighters arrived, according to Flagler County Fire Rescue Captain Richard Bennett.
“The flames appeared to have started in the back of the house,” Bennett added.
Firefighters from Flagler County, Bunnell and Palm Coast put out the flames, but not in time to save the home, according to Troiano.
“The home is considered to be a total loss,” Troiano added.
One of the firefighters suffered minor injuries and was transported to Florida Hospital Flagler for treatment.
The fire and investigation forced authorities to briefly shut off the power grid in that area, affecting around 1,000 homes.
Authorities have scheduled an autopsy to determine the cause of death and are working to find next of kin before releasing the victim’s identity.
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