Glade Community -- At 8:49 p.m. last night, the Glade Volunteer Fire Department was called to the report of a structure fire at 321 Orange Drive in Laurel. Upon arrival of the first responding fire apparatus, firefighters found a camper trailer fully involved in flames. A defensive fire attack began in order prevent spread to the nearby mobile home and camper.
Michelle Stokes lived in the camper trailer. She stated that her son had visited her and attempted to crank a generator at the home. On his second attempt to crank the generator, Stokes reported it backfired and erupted in flames. Stokes and her son were able to escape the camper with her pets, retreated to safety and activated 911.
The camper sustained major damage in the incident. Glade VFD was assisted by Powers and M & M volunteer fire departments. Emserv Ambulance Service was also on scene.
Information by Dana Bumgardner/PIO, Jones County Fire Council