CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Clearlake woman lost her home to a fire on Friday evening.
The singlewide mobile home, located at 4203 Cedar Ave., was reported on fire at about 6:10 p.m., according to radio reports.
Lake County Fire Chief Willie Sapeta told Lake County News that the structure was fully involved by the time firefighters arrived on the scene minutes after the incident was dispatched.
Initially, there also were concerns that the fire could extend into nearby vegetation, with a full wildland dispatch of Cal Fire engines requested, according to radio reports.
Sapeta also had reported over the radio that there were multiple power lines down, and he requested that Pacific Gas & Electric respond to the scene.
Lake County Fire responded with two engines, a water tender, medic units, a battalion chief and Sapeta, while Cal Fire sent two additional engines.
Sapeta said the fire was contained to the structure, despite some concerns about wind that might have helped it spread.
The structure was a total loss. Sapeta said the fire’s cause is still under investigation.
The woman who lived in the home suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake for treatment, he said.
Sapeta said Red Cross was offering the woman housing assistance due to the loss of her home.
About an hour of mop up and overhaul was required after the fire was extinguished. Radio reports indicated firefighters cleared the scene at about 8:30 p.m.
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