Three Escape Mobile Home Fire in Wenatchee

Three Escape Mobile Home Fire in Wenatchee

Wenatchee Valley Fire Department

Firefighters responded to a mobile home fire in Wenatchee Monday morning.

Fire Breaks Out on Perry Street

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Wenatchee Valley Fire Department Chief Brian Brett said it happened at approximately 7:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Perry Street in Wenatchee. Crews arrived to find flames spreading into the attic of a single-wide mobile home.

Crews Stop Flames From Spreading

Firefighters contained the blaze within 25 minutes and stayed on scene until approximately 9:30 a.m. Brett said the fire damaged roughly 25% of the home, and the home can likely be repaired.

Residents and Dog Escape Safely

Three occupants and a dog were able to evacuate safely without injuries.

Investigators Looking Into Cause

Brett said the fire appears to have originated near an electrical outlet and spread up the walls, but the official cause is under investigation.

10 Tips To Prevent Wildfires

Smokey The Bear said it best, "only you can prevent wildfires." Well, it's a lot easier said than done, Smokey. Great name for a bear trying to warn us about fire hazards, by the way.

In order to prevent wildfires, you have to first know how they can be prevented. Here are 10 tips provided by the Department Of Interior that will help you in your every day life, so you can enjoy being outside, camping, and having bonfires without it turning into a problem.

Here are their 10 tips, along with some simplified explanations from me.

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