January 27, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2011-13) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE ON NORTONS LANE Firefighters responded to a report of a house fire located in a wooded area at the end of Nortons Lane off Navco Road, Thursday morning, January 27. The fire was discovered by MPD officers on patrol in the area at approximately 9:58 a.m. When they arrived they reported the isolated, single-story structure was fully involved and mostly consumed by fire. Investigators were told that the structure has been vacant for approximately two-three years. There were no utilities connected to the structure. The cause is under investigation and no damage estimate has been made as of yet. No injuries were reported. Engines 9, 16, 23; truck 24; rescue 24 and District Chief John Young responded. The Bureau of Fire Prevention is investigating. ###