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Fire Destroys Mobile Home In Lawrence Hollow

Last updated on Monday, June 3, 2013

(LAWRENCE HOLLOW) - Four area fire departments fought a mobile home fire in eastern Greene County Saturday evening.

Nick Schneider of the Greene County Daily World reports that Center Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire located on Lawrence Hollow Drive in Lawrence Hollow on at approximately 7:47 pm.

Members from Eastern, Van Buren and Owensburg fire departments assisted with getting the fire under control.

"When Center Fire Department was dispatched units were advised that there was possibly someone still inside of the residence," according to Center Township Fire Chief Jeremy Inman.

Greene County Ambulance Service, and Air Evac medical helicopter were called to the scene to assist with medical needs.

"Fire units made several interior searches while fighting the fire. Nobody was located and only minor injuries were reported. One of the home owners suffered minor burns, but refused treatment," Inman stated.

Some of the resident's contents were saved.

Cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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