MCDONOUGH – Oxford, McDonough and Preston Fire Departments along with the City of Norwich ladder company responded to a reported trailer fire Wednesday afternoon after a passerby witnessed heavy smoke bellowing from a residences located at 454 Corbin Rd.

According to dispatch records, a 911 call received at approximately 4:10 p.m. reported the structure fully involved and that a vehicle was in the driveway. Initially, it was unknown by firefighters if the residence had occupants or not, but later reports confirmed that no one was home.

As dark and rain descended upon the rural location, interior firefighters gained entry and were able to quickly douse the blaze.