Mobile home lost to fire Monday night

A mobile home in the 1300 block of Hickory Street was lost to fire late Monday night, Clovis Deputy Fire Chief Terrance Lizardo said.

One woman lived alone in the home with several pets. The woman was not at home when the fire started, but “a dog and some cats” died in the blaze, Lizardo said. A few other pets were able to escape without injury, he said.

The Red Cross was on the scene early this morning to help the woman with temporary accommodations.

Lizardo said officials were able to determine the cause of the fire was accidental but could not pinpoint a specific cause. The fire began in a back bedroom and took out most of the home’s flooring.

A neighbor reported the fire a little after 10 p.m. Firefighters left the scene about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Lizardo said.

The home is likely a total loss, he said.