Fire destroys mobile home in Mesa; more than a dozen pets found dead inside
Woman loses more than a dozen pets in home fire
The fire, according to officials with Rural Metro, happened near the area of Main Street and Hawes in Mesa. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more.
PHOENIX - Mesa fire crews battled a fire Monday morning that destroyed a mobile home in the city.
What we know:
The fire happened in the area of Hawes Road and Main Street. In an interview, a spokesperson with the Rural Metro Fire Department said at around 5:30 a.m., calls were made to 911 about a porch that was on fire.
"Shortly after that, they started reporting that there were some explosions occurring as well," said the spokesperson.
Per the spokesperson, crews arrived at the scene to find the home fully involved in flames. The homeowner was not home at the time of the fire.
Neighbors reported hearing an explosion befor the mobile home was engulfed in flames.
"I came running out, and that place was full up in flames," said Kevin Hein.
Woman speaks after fire destroys mobile home
FOX 10's Irene Snyder caught up with a woman whose home was destroyed by a fire early Monday morning in Mesa.
We managed to speak with Rebecca Scott, who owns the home that was destroyed in the fire.
What She Said:
"They were my family," said Scott. "The animals were the first thing on my mind. The other things can be replaced, but they didn't deserve this."
Scott ran a rescue organization. Five dogs and 12 cats were inside the home when the fire happened.
"They were very near and dear to my heart. This is what I do. I live to rescue animals. I don't have any children. I have animals," said Scott. "It just it breaks my heart that they were here."
What we don't know:
Officials said the cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.