evanston fire (14 images)
Unattended cooking starts fire In mobile home
German Township and McCutchanville firefighters responded to a mobile
home fire on Evanston Drive on Father's Day. Firefighters found a
rapidly escalating fire with flashover conditions already occurred.
Firefighters advanced two lines into the structure and contained the
fire to the front half of the structure. The homeowner was extremely
grateful for the quick response. Firefighters were able to retrieve some
important mementos of the homeowners father who died about six months
ago.
The owner said she was preparing to cook out and forgot she had something
cooking inside. When she saw smoke coming from the building she rushed in,
grabbed the pot that was smoking, burnt her hand , dropped the pan and the
fire spread from the accident.Click a picture to see a larger view.
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