A fire in a mobile home in Woodland late Tuesday morning destroyed the building and displaced its sole occupant.
The fire was reported at 11:47 a.m. at Woodland Mobile Home Resort, 39100 N.W. Pacific Highway, according to dispatch records.
Firefighters saw a plume of smoke coming from the area as they approached. Clark County Fire & Rescue Division Chief Tim Dawdy said the manufactured home was well involved in flames.
The occupant had already run out the house, he said, and firefighters attacked the fire.
The fire inched close to a neighboring unit, but firefighters were able to prevent anything beyond some minor damage to that lot.
“They were able to confine the fire to only one unit, but it’s a complete loss,” Dawdy said.
The American Red Cross responded to help the occupant with any emergency lodging or other needs, he said, and the Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating what happened.
Dawdy said the colder months are a good time for people to check their smoke alarms. He added that anyone who’s having trouble with their smoke alarm or can’t afford one should contact the local fire district, where they may be able to get some help.
