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Trailer burns in Clear Lake due to combustibles on stove top

CLEAR LAKE – A trailer incurred severe damage in a fire this weekend in Clear Lake after authorities says combustibles were left on top of a gas stove.

The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to 1500 South Shore Drive Lot #22 for a reported structure fire, on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at approximately 7:31 AM. The Clear Lake Fire Department responded with 1 Ladder Company, 1 Rescue Company, 1 Command Vehicle, an Ambulance and 16 Firefighters and 2 Medics. Ventura Fire Department was dispatched via automatic mutual aide and they responded with 1 Engine Company and 5 Firefighters. Clear Lake Police Dept were the first on scene and confirmed it was a working structure fire with the mobile home fully involved. Once on scene CLFD made entry thru the side door on the south side of the trailer and encountered heavy smoke and fire, they were able to make initial knock down of the fire. We spent the next few hrs performing overhaul and making sure all of the hot spots were out. The Sub Zero Temperatures made it very difficult as things kept freezing up. We were on scene for approximately 3 hrs. The home was owned Justin Lindner. The home was a total loss. He stated he did not have insurance. The American Red Cross was contacted to help the family out. One cat died in the fire, and 1 cat and 1 dog were missing No one was home at the time of the fire and no one was injured. The fire remains under investigation by the Clear Lake Fire Department. Estimated damage is $5000 contents and $25000 for the trailer. Clear Lake Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Clear Lake Police Department, Ventura Fire Department, and Alliant Energy.

Investigation by the clear lake fire dept has determined the cause of the fire was the burner on the gas stove igniting combustibles on stove top.

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