On Monday morning April 5th,Crescent City Fire received reports of fire on Dakota Street in Crescent City just after 9:00am. Responding units arrived to find heavy fire burning in a motorhome used as a residence.
Fire had also spread to another larger motorhome parked near the first. The occupants of the first motorhome were outside and told firefighters that there wasn’t anybody else left in either unit.
Firefighters had difficulties getting close to the fires due to muddy road conditions, but were ultimately able to get an engine close enough to stretch hose lines the rest of the way to the motorhomes.
The two motorhomes were a total loss, and the fire severely scorched two spruce trees on scene. Fire spread was held to these units and damage was estimated at $10,000.
Based on occupant statements, the fire appears accidental, possibly caused by a dropped cigarette in the first motorhome. There were no fire related injuries reported to occupants or bystanders, or to the 13 firefighters who fought the fire.
Crescent City Fire & Rescue reminds residents to make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home.
