One dead after tree falls on Escambia County home during Hurricane Isaias

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons has confirmed one fatality from Hurricane Isaias after a tree fell on a residence in the county. The victim was a woman whose home was struck during the storm's passage through the area.

The death adds to the growing toll from the hurricane, which moved through Northwest Florida bringing high winds and severe weather. Sheriff Simmons did not release additional details about the victim or the exact location of the incident at the time of the report.

As Isaias moves out of the region, officials are urging residents to remain cautious while assessing damage and clearing debris from their properties.