Christmas Day fire destroys mobile home

A Christmas Day fire destroyed a mobile home in the town of Albion last week.

Firefighters were paged to a report of smoke coming from the structure about 6 p.m. on Dec. 25 and fought the fire for more than three hours, but the home appears to be a total loss, according to the Black River Falls Fire Department.

Smoke was visible when the department arrived to W11404 Spring Creek Rd. and firefighters later discovered the fire running in the walls and under the floor while conducting an interior attack.

No one was home at the time of the fire and no civilians were injured, but one firefighter was transported to a local hospital for a finger laceration, according to the department.

The cause of the fire isnt currently known, but an electric hot water heater and wiring could be the source. The owners, Benjamin and Deni Martin, reported having trouble with the hot water heater and working on it earlier in the day, according to the department.

A damage estimate isnt available, and the structure and contents were uninsured.

The department was on scene for three and a quarter hours with 12 firefighters who used 4,700 gallons of water to extinguish the blaze.

The American Red Cross is assisting the family.

The Black River Falls Fire Department is wrapping up its first-ever Keep the Wreath Green fire prevention campaign. The Christmas Day fire will represent the third red bulb lit on the stations outdoor wreath to represent every area structure fire that occurred between Thanksgiving and New Years Day.

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