At a Glance
- Two sisters killed in a 4:42 a.m. mobile-home blaze in Murrieta.
- Three other occupants hospitalized; pets also lost.
- Firefighters extinguished the fire in about 45 minutes.
- Why it matters: The tragedy highlights the risks of mobile-home fires for families and pets.
A mobile-home fire that erupted at 4:42 a.m. on Knight Drive and Adams Avenue in Murrieta left two young girls dead and three others hospitalized, while several pets also perished.
Fire Details
The blaze engulfed a mobile home, its carport, three vehicles, two outbuildings and a large pine tree. Firefighters responded quickly and fought the fire for roughly 45 minutes.
Five people were inside the residence; two sisters were found dead and the remaining three were rushed to a hospital.
- Time of report: 4:42 a.m.
- Location: Knight Drive & Adams Avenue, Murrieta.
- Structures affected: mobile home, carport, three vehicles, two outbuildings, pine tree.
Firefighter Response
Firefighters entered emergency rescue mode, launching an aggressive attack while searching for trapped residents. Murrieta Fire and Rescue stated:
> “Firefighters immediately entered emergency rescue mode, initiating an aggressive fire attack while simultaneously searching the structure for trapped residents. Despite these efforts, the building’s structural integrity was rapidly compromised, forcing firefighters to transition to a defensive firefighting operation.”
They were forced to shift to a defensive strategy as the structure weakened.
| People Inside | Died | Hospitalized |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 3 |
Current Status
Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.
Key Takeaways
- Two sisters died in the mobile-home fire.
- Three other occupants were hospitalized.
- Pets were also lost in the blaze.
The incident underscores the importance of fire safety and emergency preparedness for mobile-home residents.
