Bullhead City, AZ – On Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 00:49, three engine companies of Bullhead City Firefighters and two rescue ambulances responded to a reported house fire at 2105 Del Rey Drive under the command of Battalion Chief Greg Raymond.
Arriving firefighters found a mobile home fully involved in flame. Several hose lines were pulled for an aggressive exterior attack using defensive tactics on 2105 coordinated with simultaneous protection of the residences on both sides. Fire was contained to the house of origin. This included damage to a jet boat in the front yard. It was soon determined the home was vacant. New owners were in the process of moving in. There were no injuries to firefighters.
The Fire Marshall was called to the scene for fire investigation. This fire is considered suspicious and the investigation will continue with the Bullhead City Police Department Detective Division.
The home was total loss with only damage to the jet boat. Estimated loss is between $20,000 and $25,000
Story/Photos by Larry Tunforss, Bullhead City Fire Department
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