2-Alarm Fire Destroys Home

The Jefferson Fire District responded to a house fire early Saturday morning, finding a double wide manufactured home completely engulfed in flames.  The duty officer on scene called in a second alarm.

The homeowners, Ken and Michelle DuClose as well as Ken's brother Mike, were already out of the house, however, their pet Yorkshire terrier and cat did not make it out.

Michelle told fire officials that she awoke to a sound and then realized it was the fire.  The house was already full of smoke.  Her husband tried to extinguish the fire and realized the fire was too big when he, Michelle and Mike ran out of the house.  A neighbor saw the flames and called 911.

At this time the possible cause of the fire may be due to an unattended burning candle.  Estimated damages are approximately $170,000. There were no injuries.

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