The Sundown Fire Department responded to a call for assistance from the Savage Forks Fire Department at approximately 11 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18.  They dispatched units to the 3100 block of Savage Forks Road and began battling a blaze in a mobile home.

Despite the efforts of all involved, the mobile home was completely destroyed.  Fire departments that responded included Sundown, Savage Forks, Sandy Hill, New Llano, Leesville, and Caney.  The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office, New Llano PD, Acadian Ambulance, and Med-Express Ambulance also were on scene.

There were no injuries or fatalities from this fire.  Please have your smoke detectors checked, and if you don’t have one, contact your local fire department.