Active structure fire ongoing in Salem
UPDATE 1: Salem Fire Dept has confirmed the mobile home is a total loss but no one was injured.
“The first unit on scene reported a fully involved structure it also appeared to be a couple of sheds on fire along with some ATVs and other things. It took a little while to bring the fire under control because of the driveway leading to the structure was challenging to get into,” the department said.
Original story: An active structure fire is ongoing Christmas night in the Salem community of Lee County.
The fire is taking place in the 4600 block of Lee Road 175 near Lee Road 142. Flames and smoke were visible on the scene.
Crews with Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and Lee County Emergency Management Agency are on the scene.
Injuries have not been reported at this time. This remains a developing story.
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