Elderly Man Found Dead After Mobile Home Fire in Selma

Fire officials say the blaze broke out at a mobile home park on Sunday morning.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:59pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a charred, twisted metal object from the mobile home fire, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic without depicting any violence.The aftermath of a deadly mobile home fire in Selma exposes the urgent need for improved fire safety measures to protect vulnerable elderly residents.Selma Today

An elderly man was found dead inside a mobile home that caught fire in Selma, California on Sunday morning. Firefighters responded to the blaze at the McCall Village Mobile Home Park and discovered the home fully engulfed in flames, with the elderly resident deceased inside. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

Why it matters

Fires in mobile homes can spread rapidly and pose a serious risk to vulnerable elderly residents. This tragic incident highlights the importance of fire safety and prevention measures in mobile home communities, especially for older adults who may have limited mobility.

The details

When firefighters arrived at the McCall Village Mobile Home Park on Dinuba Avenue, they found the mobile home fully engulfed in flames. During their response, they located an elderly man inside the residence, who was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

  • The fire was reported on Sunday morning, April 12, 2026.

The players

Selma Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the blaze at the mobile home park.

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What’s next

Investigators will continue to examine the scene and gather evidence to determine the exact cause of the fire.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for enhanced fire safety measures and community outreach to protect vulnerable elderly residents in mobile home parks, where fires can spread rapidly and pose a serious risk.