CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A fire on Tuesday afternoon did significant damage to a Clearlake home, but the quick arrival of firefighters stopped the structure from being destroyed.

The fire was reported before 2 p.m. at 3174 Eighth St., according to Lake County Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Charlie Diener.

The older model mobile home was occupied at the time, but the family got out without any injuries, Diener said.

He said the fire was reported immediately, with firefighters getting on scene quickly and stopping the fire within just a few minutes.

“It was a good stop,” he said.

Diener responded to the scene, along with Chief Willie Sapeta, an engine and a water tender.

The fire was contained to a back bedroom, he said.

While the residence was not destroyed, Diener said it was “significantly damaged,” with smoke damage throughout the structure.

Diener said the fire appears to have started in a couch cushion and may have been caused by a cigarette.

It was the second home fire the district dealt with in as many days.

A fire destroyed a double-wide mobile home on Second Street on Monday, as Lake County News has reported.

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