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Cause of deadly mobile home fire in Spotsylvania County under investigation

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. — A Spotsylvania County woman is dead after a mobile home fire early Tuesday morning. 

According to the sheriff's department, firefighters were called to the 10200 block of Duerson Lane in Partlow, Virginia, for a report of a fire. When firefighters got to the scene, the single-wide mobile home engulfed in flames. 

Neighbors told firefighters that someone may have been inside, and crews noticed a car in the driveway. Crews worked to search the home, while also battling the flames. 

Firefighters got the blaze under control quickly. However, 52-year-old Alice Carter was found dead inside. The Fire Marshals Office is working to determine the cause of the fire. 

Sending our prayers to the family and friends of Ms. Alice Carter.

Posted by Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office - Roger L. Harris Sheriff on Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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