NICE, Calif. – An early morning fire on Monday that destroyed a vacant residence in Nice is under investigation.

The doublewide mobile home with added on structures, located on Carson Way, was fully involved by the time Northshore Fire Protection District firefighters arrived on scene at about 3:30 a.m. Monday, according to Deputy Chief Pat Brown.

Brown said Northshore Fire responded with three engines, one water tender and two chiefs.

The fire was knocked down within about 45 minutes, with all units clearing the scene following mop up at 7:30 a.m., he said.

At that point, the scene was handed over to Lake County Code Enforcement officers, Brown said, adding the structure was a total loss.

Brown said the mobile home had been vacant and a trouble spot for some time. There was no power or water to the home, he added.

The cause is under investigation, he said.

He estimated the total loss at $80,000.

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