A San Ysidro resident managed to safely escape his trailer Saturday as flames ripped through his home, officials said.
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) said the double-wide trailer, located at 1819 Smythe Ave., caught fire just after 1 p.m., while one resident was home. The resident was able to get out, unscathed.
Fire investigators believe the blaze sparked in the kitchen. By the time firefighters arrived, the flames had torn through half of the home. Crews were able to knock out the fire within 15 minutes, the SDFD said. The fire did not spread to other units.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
