No injuries in mobile home fire Tuesday morning
May 24—NORWALK — Nobody was injured Tuesday morning in a mobile home fire at Rustic Ravine in Norwalk.
The mobile home at 75 Judy Dr. received extensive damage.
The occupants were at home at the time but got out safely.
Five firetrucks and a number of firefighters were on the scene Tuesday morning.
When firefighters arrived they reported light smoke showing from the structure, according to a report from Capt. Charles Hillman.
When the second truck arrived on scene firefighters confirmed light brown smoke showing throughout the entire roof line. A walk around the structure revealed the smoke was more dense toward the C-side of the structure. A 1 3/4-inch hand line was stretched and firefighters opened that portion of the structure.
Interior crews reported visible flame in the bathroom ceiling. After the flames were put out the structure was thoroughly overhauled to prevent a rekindle, according to the report. Foam was introduced into the attack line to prevent rekindle.
Residence were asked if they needed assistance from the Red Cross and they stated they did not. They did state they would need to contact the Humane Society to determine if they could help with their animals.
