Firefighters are investigating a blaze at a mobile home in Columbus, Ga., that witnesses say was set.
Damisha White told the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Friday that she awoke to the screams of a neighbor who saw an arsonist set the blaze.
White, her two sons and three friends escaped the fire.
Fire Marshal Ricky Shores said the fire caused an estimated $12,000 in damage. He said fires make mobile homes a total loss since they cannot be repaired. He said the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Is a Federal Reinsurance Backstop the Answer to Home Insurance Challenges?
Shipping Insurance Costs to Cross Hormuz Soar After Vessel Attacks
What Insurers Should Know About The Fragile Nature of The US Healthcare System
Nine Claims Trends to Watch Through The Rest of 2026