Officials: Mobile home fire started near breaker box

Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Firefighters with Mid-County Fire Protection District responded to a residential structure fire late Wednesday night.

In a post on social media, the agency said crews were called to a mobile home at 10:28 p.m. in the 9900 block of State Route D in Camden County on Wednesday.

Crews found the home fully involved with fire showing from the windows.

The post state firefighters were able to get the fire under control within 15 minutes. Crews then overhauled the fire to put out any remaining hidden fire and hot spots..

Mid-County reported the fire “significantly damaged the interior of the structure.” It is considered a total loss.

Investigators learned the fire started in a utility room near a breaker box.

All of the occupants were able to evacuate safely. Red Cross is assisting the family. No injuries were reported.

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