Fire destroys mobile home near Atascadero
A mobile home was “completely destroyed” by a fire Tuesday near Atascadero, according to Cal Fire.
The home was located on a hill near Highway 41 and Homestead Road.
Cal Fire received the dispatch call at 11:08 a.m., and the blaze was well-established when firefighters arrived.
It was controlled by 1:09 p.m with help from the Atascadero Fire Department.
The cause of the fire is not yet known and is being investigated, fire officials told the Tribune.
The Red Cross is assisting the residents who lost their home. A GoFundMe page has been organized for the family who lost their home, Jeremiah and Elisabeth Valdez, and their one-year-old son. To donate, visit gofund.me/fc1771f5.
This story was originally published January 25, 2022 at 6:39 PM.
Chloe Jones
The Tribune