New Smyrna Beach, FL (October 16, 2020) – On Wednesday, October 14, one person was killed in a fatal house fire that took place on New Smyrna Beach.
According to police, the accident took place at 600 St. Andrews Circle when a home caught on fire for reasons that are not yet known. When fire officials showed up at the scene, they found smoke pouring from the roof of the home.
Paramedics and other responders were dispatched to the scene of the fire. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. It is not known if any other parties were injured as a result.
The area was blocked off throughout the day until police were able to clear the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the fire continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
House Fires in Florida
Florida sees an array of fatal house fires every year throughout the state. In 2018, statistics showed that there were 2.5 deaths out of every 1,000 fires. Though this seems like a low number, it is important to note that this means hundreds of people lose their lives in these incidents each year within the state of Florida. More fires occur in Florida than many other states each year in the U.S. These deaths stem from burns and smoke inhalation, risking the lives of many people within the state of Florida. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one due to a fire, it is essential that you speak with a skilled accident attorney in your time of need.
Losing somebody you love to a Florida fire might be one of the most tragic things that you have ever dealt with. Many individuals face this reality every year, wondering where they will turn as they grieve the loss of their loved one. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down due to a house fire that was not your loved one’s fault. If you have suffered these extensive losses and you are not sure about where you can turn, you should always be prepared to speak with a wrongful death attorney about your Florida personal injury claim.
At Vaughan Law Group, our skilled attorneys are here to offer our support to you after losing somebody you love in a fire. We believe that you should never be on the hook for bills that continue to pile up against you after you have been devastated by the loss of a loved one. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects like medical expenses, pain and suffering, funeral costs, and more. If you have lost a loved one in an accident and wonder where you can turn, please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Florida at (407) 648-1426 to find out how we can assist you.
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Disclaimer: At Vaughan Law Group, our attorneys wish to provide useful information to families who have found themselves in similar situations after an accident. We would also like to honor victims who have received injuries or have lost their lives in Florida accidents. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
