BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – A residential fire claimed a home and family dog on Sunday, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.
At 8:44 a.m. Sunday morning, Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (HCFES) received a 911 call for a residential fire in the 16000 block of Pointview Rd.
The caller reported that a mobile home was on fire. HCFES responded to the scene within 7 minutes and found heavy smoke and fire in the single wide manufactured home. The single occupant evacuated the structure prior to the arrival of the fire department.
The fire was extinguished at 9:03 a.m.
According to the occupant of the home, he heard a loud pop and when he investigated the sound, he discovered the home on fire.
The cause and origin of the fire were found to be an extension cord plugged into an interior outlet leading to an outdoor shed. Because of the extensive damage to the structure, the home was a total loss.
Officials say that besides the loss of the structure, the occupant’s dog also died in the fire.
“The occupant will be staying with relatives who live nearby,” said HCFES.
HCFES responded with 3 fire engines, 2 ALS medic units, 2 Water Tenders, 1 Air/Light Truck, and 2 Battalion Chief. There was total of 17 fire personnel on scene.
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