Saturday October 12 00:27 hours
This Saturday morning, Erv’s SAFD was dispatched to the 100 block of Avon Rd for multiple mobile homes on fire. Initial report stated there were occupants still in the homes. Command 1 and Engine 5 was able to make a swift response to the scene, and upon their arrival all occupants had escaped their homes. 2 occupants were treated for minor injuries while making emergency exits from their home. Engines 5,1, and 3 and Rescue 1 were on location of the incident.
The fire affected 3 mobile homes, which are considered total losses at this time. Crews were able to remove personal items from the 3 trailers amidst the rubble that was left.
The family residing in the middle trailer are being housed in a motel courtesy of the American Red Cross. Besides a few boxes of personal items that were recovered, they lost everything in the fire.
Sparta residents are putting up a collection for essential items that can be donated to the family. Clothes and personal care products can be delivered to 300 S Water street in Sparta. See photo below.
Thank you to the multiple agencies for assisting:
Monroe County 911 Communications Center
Sparta Area Ambulance
Sparta Police Department
WE Energies
Xcel Energy
American Red Cross
The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.
- District Chief Mike Arnold
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