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Lakewood, Washington – Four People Displaced by Mobile Home Fire

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Posted on January 27, 2020

Lakewood, Washington (January 25, 2020) – Four people were displaced by a  fire that broke out in a mobile home on the 6600 block of 146th Street Southwest on Saturday morning. According tot he article from KIRO7, three people were inside the home when the fire occurred, but they were able to safely evacuate the structure with the help of neighbors. No injuries were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire has not yet been reported, and the case is under investigation.

About Fire

There are many dangers present in fire, and studies have pointed to the structure of the mobile home as some of the most dangerous in a fire. Mobile homes are often considered manufactured housing, which is defined as any home constructed in a manufacturing plant and transport-able in one or two sections. Their economical state and availability makes them attractive to many buyers across America. In the state of Washington, mobile homes compose around 7.5% of housing, which is a fairly small number. However, the U.S. Fire Administration has stated that the fatality rate in mobile homes are doubled compared to regular, on-site houses.

The high level of danger in a mobile home fire comes from its structure. The frames in mobile homes are composed of a light steel structure, which can easily bend in high heat. In addition, floors are made of wood, and in a fire, both the frame and wood can easily collapse and trap occupants or firefighters. Coupled with the small spaces in mobile homes, a fire in this structure comes with great risk. Homeowners are advised to consider fire safety at all times, and firefighters are instructed to be wary of tackling a mobile home fire. Beyond the damage and loss inflicted on property, the threat of injuries and death should make everyone living in these homes to follow safety regulations.

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