GARDNER — A fire destroyed a 30-foot motorhome in Gardner on Sunday afternoon.
Gardner Fire Chief Greg Lagoy said the fire was reported at 3:19 p.m. at 164 Manca Drive in the Olde English Village neighborhood. Firefighters arrived to find flames rising from the front section of the 30-foot vehicle. Initial reports suggested occupants might still be inside, but firefighters confirmed the motorhome was empty.
“The owners and their dog were safe and uninjured,” Lagoy told The Gardner News, noting that the motorhome’s two full-time residents, who use the vehicle as their primary home, were visiting relatives at Olde English Village when the fire broke out.
Officials believe the fire was accidental, originating in the engine compartment due to a mechanical issue. However, the exact cause could not be determined as the motorhome was completely destroyed in the blaze, causing an estimated $20,000 in damages to the vehicle and its contents.
The Red Cross is providing temporary housing for the owners, whose names have not been released.
Firefighters extinguished the flames and cleared the scene by 5:15 p.m. on Sunday.
