Fire Engine #1 nosed up in front of the mobile home.  (Photo by: Joe Combs)

GLYNN COUNTY, GA – The Glynn County Fire Department was notified of a residential fire at approximately 6:45 in the morning.

The department responded with the on duty deputy chief, two fire engines, an ambulance and the Ballard volunteers.  Shortly after arriving a second ambulance was called to assist because the first ambulance was treating a fire victim.

Arriving personnel found a well developed fire on one end of a single wide mobile home.  Personnel made an initial interior attack from the unburned end stopping the advancement of the fire.

Personnel removing debris and burned furniture during overhaul.  Here Firefighter K. Arnold stands by to assist personnel working inside with large objects and furnishings. (Photo by: Joe Combs)

Once the fire was knocked-down personnel worked the blaze from several angles to extinguish all hot spots.

Department personnel remained on-scene for several hours doing overhaul to insure that there was no rekindle after leaving.

The fire victim was transported to the local hospital and was expected to be treated and released.  One firefighter suffered a minor cut during the overhaul process.  No other injuries were reported as a result of the fire.