“We’re grateful no one was injured”: Fire destroys trailer home in Archer
News Team
UPDATE: The following information comes from a press release from the Madison Fire Department:
ARCHER, Idaho (KIFI) — A mobile home in Archer is now a total loss, after an early morning fire in Madison County.
The Madison County Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 293 W. 9000 S. at 9:01 AM, where firefighters discovered neighbors using garden hoses to help stop the spread.
“We also want to thank the numerous bystanders and neighbors for their quick action prior to the fire department’s arrival. Their actions helped reduce the spread of fire,” said Deputy Chief Miskin.
No one living in the area or responding firefighters were injured in by the blaze according to the Madison Fire Department. However firefighters are calling the single-wide trailer a total loss.
A second nearby trailer sustained some minor damage, according responding firefighters. The damages between the two structures are estimated to be $100,000.
Crews are still on scene performing overhaul, according to Deputy Chief Miskin.
Courtesy: Madison County Sheriff’s Office
The Madison Fire Department dispatched two engines, two water tenders, an ambulance, and two command vehicles. A total of 15 fire personnel were on the scene. Deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Chaplains also provided assistance.
“This is an unfortunate incident and we are so sorry for the loss that took place today,” said Troyce Miskin, Deputy Chief of Madison Fire Department, “but we’re grateful no one was injured. We are also grateful we were able to save one adjoining structure and minimize damage to another.”
The cause of the fire is unknown and an investigation is ongoing.
ORIGINAL:
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — First responders in Madison County are on the scene of a trailer fire in the Archer area, as of 10:10 AM Wednesday.
The area of 9000 South, between 400 West and 900 East, is currently closed, according to a post on the Madison County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page.
No information has been released at this time regarding the cause of the fire or any potential injuries. This is a developing story. Local News 8 will later update with additional details.