Gadsden fire destroys mobile home

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — A mobile home is destroyed after a Tuesday afternoon fire in Gadsden.

Firefighters are on scene in the 18000 block of Highway 79 where the blaze left a home in ruins and damaged another mobile home and a nearby house.

No injuries have been reported, but fire officials say a dog and several puppies were killed.

The fire is now under control. Firefighters on scene say the resident was not home at the time.

“We believe it was in the kitchen, we believe he left the kitchen unattended and until, like i said, until i can get inside and take a look that’s the best i can say at this time,” said Fire Chief Bobby Craig with the Gadsden Volunteer Fire Dept.

Firefighters with the Bells and Gadsden fire departments responded.