June 4, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2012-45) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org HOUSE FIRE ON MORGANTHAU DRIVE A house fire located in the 2000 block of Morganthau Drive was reported at approximately 12:36 p.m. Monday, June 4. Firefighters reported a shed on fire that had spread to the house. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and no one was found to be inside the structure. The fire originated in the shed and spread to the adjacent house. The fire was caused by the wiring and/or batteries to the solar panels on the shed Damage is estimated at approximately $40 thousand. No injuries were reported. Engines 1, 15, 18; truck 10; rescue 1 and District Chief Aubrey Bishop responded to the incident. The Bureau of Fire Prevention is investigating. ###