A Washington teenager died after being trapped inside a mobile home that caught fire early Sunday, fire officials said.
Firefighters responded around 4:33 a.m. to Three Rivers Mobile Home Park in Snohomish after neighbors reported a fifth-wheel camper on fire, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue said.
A family of four was reportedly inside the RV when the fire broke out.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they learned that three people had escaped from the burning mobile home, although a teenager was still trapped inside, fire officials said.
Crews began rescue efforts and tried to put out the fire in the area where the teenager was reportedly trapped. Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters found the teenager dead in a sleeping area in front of the mobile home, according to the department.
A fifth-wheel camper caught fire at the Three Rivers Mobile Home Park located in the 13200 block of Elliott Road in Snohomish early Sunday morning. Snohomish County Fire and Rescue The teenager was found dead in the sleeping area toward the front of the trailer, fire officials said. Snohomish County Fire and Rescue
Neighbors told KING-TV that the teenager’s family was devastated.
“Dad especially, you could really see it, it was just… he was dead inside,” Dalen Thompson said. “He’s dead inside.”
The fire damaged a nearby trailer, although no further injuries were reported, fire officials said.
A second trailer nearby was damaged in the fire. No one inside was injured. Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue
The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Fire officials are warning people to place flammable materials such as curtains, clothing or furniture at least three feet from heat sources, especially with people using different heat sources as temperatures begin to drop.
Smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, outside the bedroom and on every floor of the home, including RVs and trailers, the department said, adding that the devices should be tested regularly.
Fire officials advise residents to practice escape plans regularly.
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