The fire was first reported shortly after 2 p.m. in a doublewide mobile home with an addition at 8120 Reclamation Road, according to radio reports.
The initial reports stated there was a fire somewhere in the residence and that the occupants had safely evacuated.
Northshore Fire Protection District Chief Jay Beristianos said the district sent three engines to the scene, and had the fire knocked down within a few minutes. A few hours later all units had cleared the scene.
Beristianos said it was a “room and contents” fire, with the blaze confined to one bedroom and minimal smoke damage throughout the rest of the house.
“The cause on this is clearly electrical,” Beristianos said.
Beristianos estimated total damage at between $14,000 and $15,000.
The two adult residents of the home were displaced, but were uninjured, said Beristianos. Red Cross was called to give them housing assistance.
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