Vernal Express | 1975-01-23 | Page 1 | Mobile Homes Destroyed by Fires

Mobile homes destroyed by fires Two mobile homes were destroyed by fire within a week of each other before Vernal Fire Department equipment could save the structures AT TilE THE FAIRVIEW Trailer Court East North a n 12 by 70 home was reported on fire at 9 pm p.m. Tuesday of last week According to Fire Chief Dale an overheated furnace caused the fire The interior of the trailer was consumed by the time the fire equipment arrived The trailer belonged to John Chappell and was estimated over in loss lass MONDAY AT pm p.m. a amobile amobile amobile mobile home belonging to Terry H H. H Barker West 1500 North orth in Maeser was completely destroyed by fire According to Chief Mrs Barker had to run outside with a long extension telephone cord to call the fire department By the time the fire equipment arrived the trailer was completely consumed by fire reported Chief The fhe 14 by 74 trailer was valued at approximately plus the contents