NORFOLK, Va. — A mobile home was heavily damaged by fire in Norfolk Thursday morning, officials said.
It happened at the Hogshires Trailer Court, which is located at 1351 East Little Creek Road. The call came in around 6:45 a.m.
After the firefighters got there, they battled the flames from the outside until they could get inside safely to finish putting out the fire.
According to Norfolk Fire-Rescue Spokesman Glen Williams, it was hard to put out the fire due to hoarder conditions. He said the fire was under control by 8 a.m.
Sirens and flashing lights woke up some residents living at Hogshire’s Trailer Court in Norfolk.
“I look over my wall and red lights are flashing in my room and then I peeked through my window and I just see flames all over the place,” said Samuel Kelly.
Kelly lives a few doors down and watched as crews fought the blaze throughout the morning.
“I just see flames just scorching the trees and it was just extremely high,” he said.
Neighbors said a woman has lived in that home for a few years and they have noticed a large number of items at her home.
“She’s done that for years all the time I’ve known here and lived here," Kelly said. "So, I think that’s what contributed to the fire.”
They said they are concerned about her whereabouts this morning.
“Very nervous because it’s just a feeling of helplessness because you can’t really do anything about this,” Kelly said.
Norfolk Fire Rescue isn't able to confirm if anyone was hurt. Williams said someone does live at the home but they don't have any further information at this time. The fire is being investigated by the Fire Marshal's Office.