(LaPorte County, IN) - Multiple fire crews battled a residential blaze south of LaPorte Wednesday afternoon.

 

A little after 4:15 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to Deerfield Estates mobile home park near Kingsford Heights. Smoke billowed from the rear of a mobile home there.

 

Entering the residence, firefighters encountered thick smoke and flames coming from the kitchen area. Residents and pets were able to escape safely. No injuries were reported.

 

Four area fire departments responded, as well as LaPorte EMS and the Sheriff’s Department.