Shon Greenfield dies in fatal southwest Lincoln mobile home fire
Fatal southwest Lincoln mobile home fire death of Shon Greenfield
Lincoln authorities have confirmed the identity of the man killed in a fire that destroyed a mobile home in southwest Lincoln over the weekend. The deceased is identified as 36-year-old Shon Greenfield.
Emergency services were dispatched early morning Saturday after receiving reports of flames near West Arlington Avenue and Southwest 15th streets. Initial assessments indicated a porch fire, but the blaze rapidly spread throughout the structure, leading to its complete consumption by flames.
Fire officials stated the origin of the blaze was accidental, traced back to a cigarette that was carelessly discarded. Authorities managed to evacuate three residents from the burning building. Tragically, Mr. Greenfield, who used a wheelchair, was discovered deceased inside the home following the extinguishment of the fire. The fire also claimed the lives of two pets, a dog and a cat.
The Lincoln Fire Rescue Department estimated the total damage from the fire, which also impacted a neighboring mobile home, exceeded $93,000, covering both the structures and their contents.
Law enforcement has notified the family of their loss and is continuing its investigation into the incident.
