Courtesy: Lakeland Fire Department
LAKELAND, Fla. - One adult and two dogs are dead following a mobile home fire in Lakeland Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.
What we know:
The Lakeland Fire Department said crews responded to the flames on Bert Street shortly before 4 p.m.
Firefighters arrived at the scene, where someone reportedly was still inside the mobile home. Crews searched the residence while working to contain the flames, LFD said.
Officials say one adult and two dogs were found dead inside the mobile home.
The fire was eventually brought under control, and utilities to the home were shut off, according to LFD.
No firefighters were injured in the incident.
What we don't know:
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. The Lakeland Police Department’s crime scene unit is also assisting.
Officials have not yet released the identity of the victim as the investigation remains ongoing.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lakeland Fire Department.