April 12, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2012-23) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org HOUSE FIRE LANCEWOOD DRIVE, WEST Firefighters responded to the report of a fire in a house located in the 600 block of Lancewood Drive, West early Thursday morning, April 12. The call was received through 9-1-1 at approximately 3:21 a.m. When firefighters arrived at approximately 3:29 a.m. they reported nothing visible and were greeted by the homeowner who was standing in the front yard of the two-story, wood frame structure. Firefighters entered the front door where they encountered moderate smoke conditions. As they made their way into the living room they discovered where the fire had burned much of the room and had mostly self extinguished due to the lack of oxygen in the room. Investigators determined the fire started in the wall of the living room caused by an electrical failure. There was heavy smoke and heat damage throughout causing an estimated $20 thousand in damage. No injuries were reported. Engines 6, 19, 22; truck 5; rescue 18 and District Chief Steve Zirlott responded to the call. The Bureau of Fire Prevention conducted the investigation. ###