MOBILE HOME FIRE IN GORHAM RULED ACCIDENTAL

GORHAM, Maine — One person was treated for smoke inhalation following a mobile home fire Wednesday night in the Friendly Village Trailer Park.

At approximately 8:01 p.m. July 29, the Gorham Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 19 Maple Drive. Before firefighters arrived, a neighbor and one of the homeowners extinguished most of the fire, which was burning beneath the rear of the mobile home.

An adult female occupant was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment of smoke inhalation. No other civilian, firefighter or animal injuries were reported.

The Office of State Fire Marshal assisted with the investigation. The fire was determined to be accidental and is believed to have originated from an electrical malfunction beneath the residence.

The mobile home sustained smoke damage and remains without power. The family has been temporarily displaced while repairs are completed, and the American Red Cross is assisting with temporary housing and other immediate needs.