Flames rip through a Nix Lane home early Sunday. / Courtesy photo by Dianna. Yandrich
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
Neighbors woke up a sleeping Centralia woman whose home was on fire overnight, helping her to escape the blaze uninjured, according to Riverside Fire Authority.
A dozen firefighters from Centralia and Chehalis responded to the 2:10 a.m. call to the 100 block of Nix Lane, just off Centralia-Alpha Road.
The damage is estimated at about $20,000; the single-wide mobile home is described as a total loss.
Fire Capt. Terry Ternan noted the residence had no smoke detector.
The Red Cross was requested to assist the displaced homeowner, according to Ternan. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
I’m sorry, R.T., but your mother had nothing to do with helping Phyllis. My roommate just talked to her as she’s sifting through the ashes of what’s left of her home.
That’s the 3rd name different name I’ve heard or seen that saved Phyllis. She happens to have 3 dogs.
Who’s awesome? Bonnie lynn Thoreson is awesome!
Just wanted everyond to know that my mom Bonnie lynn Thoreson was the one who woke that lady up and saved her and her pet.she is to modest to take credit where its due and she is a hero and im super proud of you mom!! She is 60 yrs old w copd. And it was dangerous for her to even go near that scene let alone go inside and get that lady in wheelchair and her pet out of there help put out the fire ! Your a freaking superhero mom!