LUCERNE, Calif. — A Monday morning fire destroyed a mobile home in Lucerne.

The structure, located on 13th Avenue at Highway 20, was reported on fire at 11:45 a.m. Monday, said Northshore Fire Chief Mike Ciancio.

Ciancio said it took firefights about a half hour to control the fire.

Three engines from Northshore and one from Lakeport Fire responded, Ciancio said.

He said the structure was unoccupied, but it appeared that transients had been staying in it.

Despite being close to other structures, firefighters prevented the fire from spreading and damaging other buildings, Ciancio said.

Fire personnel units remained on scene for a few additional hours in order to conduct mop up.

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