1 Rescued After 2 Escape East Anchorage Mobile Home Fire

Firefighters responded to the blaze in the Malaspina Mobile Home Park early Saturday morning.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Firefighters rescued one person from an East Anchorage mobile home that caught fire early Saturday morning. Two other occupants were able to escape the residence on their own, but all three were taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

Why it matters

Mobile home fires can spread rapidly and pose a serious risk to residents, requiring a quick and coordinated emergency response. This incident highlights the importance of working smoke alarms and fire safety measures in residential communities.

The details

According to the Anchorage Fire Department, the occupants of the mobile home woke up to 'a cloud of toxic smoke' with no sounds of smoke alarms triggering an earlier escape. One person ran out through the front door, while a second 'busted their way through the kitchen window to escape the smoke and avoid the flames'. By the time firefighters arrived, 'flames shot out the front of the home and bystanders reported a possible third person still inside'. Firefighters were able to locate and rescue the unconscious victim, who was then transported to the hospital.

  • The fire was reported shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Anchorage Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and handled the emergency situation.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the critical importance of working smoke alarms and fire safety measures in mobile home communities, where fires can spread rapidly and pose a serious threat to residents. The quick response and rescue efforts by the Anchorage Fire Department likely saved lives in this case.