Electrical fire causes $50,000 in damage to Gering mobile home

Crews respond to a fire on Ridge Drive.
Crews respond to a fire on Ridge Drive.(Travis Morris)
Published: Nov. 16, 2023 at 3:05 PM CST
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GERING, Neb. (KNEP) - The Gering Fire Department said Wednesdays mobile home fire on Ridge Drive suffered $50,000 in damage.

A total of 22 firefighters from Gering and Scottsbluff responded to a mobile home fire on Ridge Drive around 10:20 a.m. The homeowner was not home at the time and the building is a complete loss with an estimated $50,000 in damage.

The fire is currently under investigation by the State Fire Marshal but Gering Fire Chief Nathan Flowers says an electrical issue caused the fire.

Firefighter Ministries provided assistance to the home owner.