DELAND, Fla. – A cat passed away Sunday in a DeLand mobile home fire that authorities think was deliberately set, according to an occurrence report.
Teams said they reacted to flames around 3:30 p.m. at a single-wide mobile home, situated at 144 Carrol Ave. The report reveals authorities saw smoke and flames originating from the trailer’s windows.
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The fire damage was consisted of to the cooking area, nevertheless, the whole structure sustained smoke damage, the department said in a Facebook post.
Firemens said no injuries were reported, however a cat was discovered dead inside the trailer. The fire marshal said nasty play was believed, including that he thought the fire was deliberately set.
Authorities spoke to the on-site property supervisor after the fire was snuffed out, who informed them the mobile home occupant who resided in the system that ignited was being kicked out from the trailer park, according to the report.
The supervisor then informed officers that 2 unidentified guys were spotted driving by the property throughout the day of the fire in a white Toyota Corolla with a CJ5723 Florida tag, the report continues.
Video from a resident throughout the street who had a cam pointed at the charred trailer reveals 2 cars—a Honda Fit and a Mercury Grand Marquis, both silver—bring up to the mobile home. A male is then seen getting in the trailer and coming out minutes later on prior to smoke begins putting out.
The fire is presently under examination. No other info is available at this time.
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