Fire at mobile home park in Raleigh causes $350,000 damage

A fire on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 22220 Charing Cross Road has caused $350,000 in damage.

“Station #15 – Raleigh North were dispatched to a report of a structure fire in one of the units in a mobile home park,” fire officials said in a media release.

“Upon arrival they found the detached dwelling with flames visible and heavy smoke showing. A request was made for Station #1 – Chatham to attend as well as Station #12 – Harwich North. The fire was brought under control with some heat damage to four surrounding units in the park.”

Fire officials say there were no injuries and the cause has been ruled accidental.

“Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food,” fire officials say.

“If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking. Keep anything that can catch fire, oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains, away from your stovetop.”

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