A mobile home in Camden County has been damaged following a fire on Tuesday, August 26. According to a Mid-County Fire Protection District (MCFPD) social media post, firefighters were dispatched to a residential structure fire around 10:28 p.m. on the 9900 block of State Route D in Camdenton on Tuesday.
Crews found fire coming out of all of the windows of the home and were able to bring the flames under control in 15 minutes, the post says. The department was able to extinguish the remaining hidden fire and hot spots. The mobile home was severely damaged, with crews deeming it a total loss.
After an investigation, it was found that a breaker box in a utility room was where the fire originated in the residence. The post says that the residents of the home had safely left the mobile home before the arrival of emergency services, with no injuries reported.
The American Red Cross is currently assisting the family with immediate needs following the outcome of the fire. During the fire, MCFPD responded with an Engine, two squads, three tankers and assistance from a Camden ambulance. The scene was cleared by units around 12:57 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27.
