Mobile home fire caused by tipped over candle

TUCSON — A quick thinking mobile home resident was able to help Rural Metro firefighters put out a fire inside their home this afternoon.
Fire officials say they were called to the area of Drexel and Palo Verde. Crews found smoke coming from the bedroom of the home.
Officials also say a resident was able to control the fire with a fire extinguisher until crews were able to arrive.
After an investigation, crews found that the fire was caused by a lit candle that was tipped over.
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