A 38-year-old man died Tuesday morning following an explosion and structure fire in Walker County.

Walker County Fire Rescue responded to 116 Alton Terrace Spur around 8:25 AM Tuesday after a neighbor reported a fire at the location.

When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames coming from a small outbuilding near the road. After extinguishing the fire, crews discovered the body of a man inside the structure.

According to investigators, a neighbor reported seeing the man enter the building shortly before the explosion occurred.

Authorities are withholding the victim’s name pending positive identification and notification of his next of kin.

The incident marks Walker County’s first fire-related fatality of 2026.

The Walker County Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate what caused the explosion and resulting fire. Investigators have ruled out foul play.