Fire destroys residence in Clifton

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: An electrical issue is being blamed for this Clifton house fire Sunday night.

Blaze blamed on electrical failure

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: The fire was a complete loss for the occupant and homeowner.

Staff Reports

CLIFTON – An electrical issue is being fingered as the cause of a devastating home fire in Clifton on Sunday night that was a total loss to the occupant. 

First responders were dispatched to the fire on Cuba Road at around 6 p.m.

No injuries were reported in the blaze, but it was declared a total loss. 

According to a preliminary investigation, the fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical issue.  

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: A man carries water hoses into place to help fight the fire.