Fire destroys Newton home

October 14, 2010

Newton Fire Marshal Dale Coffey looks on as firefighters battle a blaze on Old Ladder Road.

Newton firefighters responded to a mobile home fire on Old Ladder Road about 8:35 Thursday morning.
The home was vacant at the time of the fire, and neighbors say its owner, Clayton Garr, left the residence about 15 minutes before the fire was reported.
Cause of the fire is under investigation.
The American Red Cross is assisting Garr.