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[Original Publish Date: 04/01/21]
EUSTIS, Florida — One person was killed and another injured in a mobile home fire at Southern Palms RV Resort Thursday night.
Eustis Deputy Fire Chief Scott Davis told Lake Legal News a woman was killed in the fire that was 50 percent involved when fire crews arrived.
“The guys got a real quick knockdown on the fire,” Davis said.
A man received minor burns and smoke inhalation and was transported to AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares by Lake EMS. Neither victim’s name is being released at this time.
The home on Sunshine Circle is a total loss, EFD Chief Mike Swanson told LLN early Thursday night. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office and that information will not be released until the investigation is complete, Davis said.
Eustis Fire Department, Mount Dora Fire Department, Umatilla Fire Department, Tavares Fire Department, Eustis Police Department and Lake EMS all responded to the fire.
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Our Editor-in-Chief, Marilyn M. Aciego, began writing for Lake Legal News in 2010. Born and raised in Lake County, she is a graduate of Umatilla High School and Lake-Sumter State College. She started her journalism career at LSSC, where she was editor of both student publications, The Angler and The Odyssey. Her professional career began at the Daily Commercial in 2004 where she covered cops and courts the majority of her time there until she left in 2009. Currently, along with being Editor-in-Chief of Lake Legal News, she is the Florida bureau chief for an international media organization. She has made more than two dozen appearances on live national television, including Nancy Grace and the Greta Van Susteren show, along with her appearance on Evil Twins. Contact her with breaking news, tips, and feedback by sending an e-mail to 352Tips@gmail.com. You can also contact us on our Facebook page — and make sure you “Like” and “Follow us” there. [PHOTO CREDIT: Bonnie Whicher]
