FD: 'Hoarder situation' complicates fire at Phoenix mobile home
Authorities say fighting the fire was made more difficult by a 'hoarder situation.'
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Posted: 01/01/2012
PHOENIX - Officials say firefighters faced a "hoarder situation" while trying to put out a Phoenix mobile home fire.
Phoenix fire spokesman Scott Walker said the fire started outside the home near 24th Street and Southern Avenue then spread inside.
Walker said the mobile home was extensively damaged in the Sunday afternoon fire.
Walker said crews encountered a hoarding situation "with an unbelievable amount of 'stuff' on the outside and inside of the trailer," making it difficult for firefighters to get access.
The fire was brought under control and there were no injuries, Walker said.
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