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Lancaster County Mobile Home Engulfed by Flames, No Injuries Reported as Firefighters Quell Blaze Within 30 Minutes

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Published on November 21, 2024
Lancaster County Mobile Home Engulfed by Flames, No Injuries Reported as Firefighters Quell Blaze Within 30 MinutesSource: Google Street View

Residents of Lancaster County witnessed the distressing sight of a mobile home in flames yesterday evening. As reported by Local21News, the fire occurred within the 900 block of Rettew Mill Road, near Cocalico Creek Mobile Home Park. The Lincoln Fire Department was mentioned as the primary responder to this emergent situation, with no injuries have been reported.

The blaze, which dismantled what was once a home, was said to have been controlled by firefighters in about 30 minutes, according to a WGAL report. Photos from the aftermath depicted the severe extent of the damage, showing the mobile home's skeletal remains.

22 emergency crews converged on the scene, led by Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company, to confront the inferno as it consumed one side of the mobile home. This information was detailed by LancasterOnline, which also noted the efforts of fire police managing traffic in the area.

A working fire was declared by dispatchers at approximately 8:20 p.m., as reported by emergency crews on the scene.