Man Rescued From His Burning Government St. Mansion

Alabama Mobile Ray Isbell said he was in the shower when the fire started.
by Jamie Burch
Published: Wed, May 20, 2009 - 3:17 pm CST
Mobile firefighters rescued a man from the balcony of his burning mansion.

Steve Huffman, a spokesman for Mobile Fire-Rescue, tells news 5 the fire started about 8 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor balcony of the home on Government at Broad Street. The fire extended to attic and through the roof.

Ray Isbell said he was in the shower when the fire started.

Huffman says the fire caused $750,000 in damage. But firefighters managed to save most of the antiques and art work. The cause is under investigation.

Isbell said he and his brother have been restoring the house for the last 15 years and that it's full of Mobile history.
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bobcat Says:
Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:34 am

I’m glad he was safe but sorry to hear about the Mobile History that was lost in his collection.

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