A home in Etna is a complete loss after catching fire on Saturday evening. The house was a mobile home located near the Star Valley Community Center in Etna.

Thayne Fire Chief Toby Merritt said both Thayne and Alpine Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene at around 8:30 p.m. December 18. Upon arrival the front half of the home was engulfed in flames with fire moving quickly to the rear of the home.

The fire was under control between 9:30 and 9:45 with mop up following. The fire also caused minor damage to a neighboring mobile home. Merritt said the cause of the fire remains under investigation

The home owner was transported to Star Valley Health with burn injuries. Merritt said that one firefighter from Thayne was also taken to the hospital with medical issues but was treated and released the same night.

Images below provided by Thayne Volunteer Fire Department. Header image above provide by Byron Jacobson.