November 24, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2009-68) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE IN D.I.P. AREA Firefighters from Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to a report of a house fire located at 1623 Gill Road early this morning, Tuesday, November 24. The first call was received at approximately 3:07 a.m. advising flames and smoke coming from the residence next door. Firefighters arrived at approximately 3:14 a.m. reporting a single story, wood frame structure fully involved with fire. Firefighters conducted a search of the structure and found it to be clear of any occupants. The fire appears to have originated in what appears to be a den area, toward the front of the structure and spread throughout. It did appear the structure was occupied but no one was home at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire, which caused an estimated $40 thousand in damage, remains under investigation. No injuries were reported. Engines 2, 9, 16, truck 24, rescue 24 and District Chief Aubrey Bishop responded to the incident. ###