Photo credits: Tenmile Rural Fire District:

December 15, 2025 4:00 a.m. 

A mobile home in the Tenmile area was damaged in a laundry room fire early Friday morning.

Information from Tenmile Rural Fire District said the agency responded to a reported structure fire on Moonhill Road. The TRFD fire chief arrived in just under ten minutes, finding light smoke showing from the residence. Upon entry, he discovered a limited fire contained to the dryer and laundry room, with a significant amount of smoke inside.

The next arriving crew quickly contained the fire, preventing it from spreading further. During overhaul, crews utilized a thermal imaging camera to check for any hidden extension. The breaker for that room was isolated. Ventilation was also performed, and the residents were allowed to remain in their home.

The residents had been asleep when the fire began and were alerted by their carbon monoxide detector. There were no working smoke detectors in the home. As part of their investigation, TRFD provided the residents with a new smoke detector.

One individual was transported to CHI Mercy Medical Center by a Central Douglas Fire & Rescue ambulance for evaluation of smoke inhalation. Quick action by a resident to throw water on the fire before exiting helped keep the fire contained until crews arrived.

The release said thanks to the teamwork of firefighters, partner agencies and the residents’ quick response, damage was minimized and everyone remained safe.