Sharon Drive Residential Fire

MOBILE, Ala. – At approximately 09:50 hours, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department crews responded to the 1500 block of Sharon Drive for reports of a residence on fire. Neighbors reported hearing an explosion in the area before calling for emergency assistance.

Upon arrival on scene, fire personnel confirmed smoke visible from the eaves of a single-story, wood-framed home. Fire suppression teams entered the home to discover flames near the rear of the building, as they began their initial fire attack.

Search and rescue teams did not locate anyone inside of the burning home. The structure was reported to have been unoccupied at the time of the incident.

The fire was successfully extinguished without any reported injuries. A preliminary investigation revealed that an explosion occurred, stemming from an active, gas stove within the residence.

Fire Investigators continue to investigate the scene and the incident for a cause determination.