Golden Valley Fire responded to a structure fire at 3597 South Flint Road on Wednesday at 3:24 pm. Firefighters discovered a fully involved 66-foot long mobile home, travel trailer and Toyota pickup truck. The 72 year old male resident stated he accidentally ignited a towel and the fire spread so quickly once he exited the structure he couldn’t stop it, burning him around the face and chest in the process. The resident was unable to call 911 since his cell phone was still inside the home, so the fire wasn’t reported until a neighbor saw the home well involved in flames. Captain Duane Dunn reported smoke was visible 10-miles away as soon as the fire was dispatched. The home is considered a total loss and is still under investigation by the Golden Valley Fire Marshal. The 72 year old occupant was treated and transported to KRMC for burns received trying to extinguish the fire. A total of 10 firefighters responded to the scene.
