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A home in the Lakewood subdivision near Trinity was destroyed by fire on the evening of Jan. 9.

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TRINITY — Trinity firefighters battled a blaze that left a residence in rubble and a family of five without a home.

Fire Chief Keith Johnson said that at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 9, Trinity Fire & Rescue were called out to a fire in the Lakewood subdivision on FM 356. The department responded with four trucks and 20 firefighters to a structure with heavy fire showing.

Firefighters attacked the blaze and had it under control in 15 minutes; however, mutual aid was requested from 356 Volunteer Fire Department, which provided two trucks for additional water supply.

Johnson said the structure was a total loss, and that the cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.

No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross was contacted and is assisting the family.

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A double-wide mobile home burned down on Thursday in Trinity County. Courtesy photo

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TRINITY — The 356 and Trinity fire departments battled a fire that broke out in a home on FM 356 on Thursday.

The double-wide mobile home, located in the Harbor Point Subdivision, erupted into flames around 1:30 p.m., and crews from both departments were on the scene until 5:30 a.m.

The residents were not identified.

The cause of the fire is undetermined, but the home and contents are a complete loss.

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Groveton firefighters took 2 ½ hourse to knock down a structure fire on Lloyd Davis Road.

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GROVETON — Groveton and Trinity firefighters battled a pair of blazes that broke out over the weekend that left two structures destroyed.

Just after 2 a.m. Sunday in Groveton, firefighters were sent to a home on Lloyd James Road, and when they arrived, the rear of the home was completely engulfed in flames.

Fire Chief Glenn Hammond said they responded with an engine, a brush truck and five firefighters, and the Trinity fire department was contacted for mutual aid.

He said the fire, which is believed to have started around the dishwasher area of the kitchen, took about 2 1/2 hours to control.

No injuries were reported. The owners or residents were not identified.

In Trinity on Dec. 29, Trinity Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire on Doug Bell Road that broke out around 10 p.m.

Assistant Fire Chief Keith Johnson said the department responded with three engines and 17 firefighters and found a 30 x 60 metal garage, with living quarters in the rear of the building, on fire.

Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 10 minutes, and putting out hot spots required another 45 minutes, Johnson said. The living quarters were heavily damaged by the fire.

No injuries occurred and the cause appears to be electrical.

The owners, who were out of town, were not identified, Johnson said.

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Firefighters from the 356 Volunteer Fire Department battle a blaze at a home on Armadillo Road near Trinity on Monday. Courtesy photos by Keith Johnson

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TRINITY — 356 Volunteer Fire Department, with help from Trinity Fire & Rescue, battled a structure fire early Monday morning.

Chief Marvin Saunders said the fire broke out at an address on Armadillo Road in the Hawg Heaven subdivision at about 3 p.m. in what was described as a piece of rental property.

The female occupant, who was not identified, was cooking something to eat, got distracted, and the grease caught fire. Saunders said she tried to put it out with a fire extinguisher but was unable to, so she went to a neighbor’s house and called 911.

Firefighters arrived about 7 minutes later, but at that time, the house was fully aflame, Saunders said. The occupant lost everything, and the Red Cross was notified and should help her with lodgings and clothes.

Trinity Assistant Fire Chief Keith Johnson said his department was called for mutual aid and responded with two trucks and 12 firefighters.

No one was injured in the fire.