Mobile Park Fire Causes $100K In Damages To Homes: Mount Prospect FD

MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — A fire that broke out Sunday afternoon at the Oasis Manufactured Home Park resulted in $100,000 in damages. No injuries were reported to residents or firefighters.

According to the Mount Prospect Fire Department, Engine 11 arrived on scene along Eisenhower Road at around 3:24 p.m. to a fully engulfed manufactured home. Officials said flames were impinging on a neighboring residence, and firefighters immediately started putting out that fire, before extinguishing the fire in the originating home.

"If it were not for the quick actions of the initial arriving engine company, this incident would have resulted in a total loss of a second manufactured home," Fire Chief Tom Wang said. "This fire also underscores the importance of having working smoke detectors, which provide early warning and give occupants valuable time to escape."

The fire remains under investigation but is believed to be accidental in nature.

MPFD was assisted on scene by the Elk Grove Village Fire Department, with the Arlington Heights Fire Department and Prospect Heights Fire Department providing change-of-quarters coverage.

Officials encourage residents to have properly placed and working smoke detectors. For more information on fire safety in the home, residents can contact the Mount Prospect Fire Prevention Bureau at 847-818-5253.

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