November 8, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2011-85) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org HOUSE FIRE ON HIGHMONT DRIVE Firefighters from Mobile and Theodore Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) responded Tuesday afternoon, November 8, to the report of smoke and fire coming from the rear of a house located at 6810 Highmont Drive. The fire was reported at approximately 2:42 p.m and firefighters reported fire coming through the roof of a single story, brick structure as they arrived on the scene. The fire originated in the kitchen of the home and spread to the attic and through the roof. The fire was caused by a pot left on the stove unattended. The owner told fire investigators she was cooking and left the residence to go visit a relative. Damage is estimated at $65 thousand, no injuries were reported. Engines 6, 19, 20; truck 5; rescue 7; Theodore VFD and District Chief Elbert Cross responded. The fire is being investigated by the Bureau of Fire Prevention. ###