An Ajo Way Shed Fire Ignites A Mobile Home Nearby In Tucson – Patch.com

TUCSON, AZ The Tucson Fire Department was called to the 1600 block of W. Ajo Way at 2:38 Friday morning in response to several 911 calls reporting that a burning shed's flames and smoke were impinging on a nearby mobile home.

Tucson Fire Department crew arrived at 2:44 a.m. and pulled a hose to extinguish the shed fire. Crew members entered the home and saw that the mobile home's attic was on fire, so they pulled the ceiling down in the area where the fire was and started putting out the flames from below. The fire was under control by 2:52 a.m., TFD reported.

The Red Cross helped two children and two adults displaced by the fire. One man received minor burn treatment at the fire scene, but no firefighters were injured.

Fire investigators continue working to figure out the fire's cause, and TFD officials warn about the dangers specific to mobile homes. One inherent danger is their construction, which lends to a faster fire spread rate. Additionally, mobile homes are often located close together, which increases fire spread risk. Officials say residents should make sure smoke alarms are working and practice an escape plan beforehand to ensure the best odds of fire survival.

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