Friday, 29 March 2024

Fire destroys trailer at rancheria

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Lakeport firefighters at the scene of a trailer fire at Big Valley Rancheria Sunday. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

 

LAKEPORT – A Sunday evening fire destroyed a trailer at Big Valley Rancheria.


The fire call came across the radio at 8:05 p.m., at which time the 30-foot aluminum travel trailer as fully engulfed. A column of black smoke could be seen from three miles away.


Lakeport Fire Protection District firefighters from Station 50 responded with one engine and one medic. Firefighters worked side by side with rancheria residents to extinguish the fires.


However, despite their efforts, the trailer and its contents were destroyed.


Firefighters were concerned that nearby propane tanks could be in danger of exploding.


Pacific Gas & Electric sent a service truck to the scene to deal with possible electric issues.


No injuries were reported.


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A rancheria resident works to put out the fire. Photo by Harold LaBonte.
 

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