"The structure was fully engulfed when we arrived, said Elizabeth Fire Chief Doug Hill.

The mobile home belonged to Frank and Pat Smith of Creston. They lost everything.

The Elizabeth-Wirt VFD answered the call about 8 p.m., sending three units and a dozen firemen. They were still on the scene at 10 p.m.

The dwelling was located on a hillside about one-eighth mile from the old Creston Store.

The Grantsville VFD was summoned for mutual assistance, sending a pumper and a tanker.

Steve Parsons and Sam Dawson of the Wirt County Division of Highways were diverted from their routine snow and ice duties to cinder a hill for the Elizabeth-Wirt and Grantsville Volunteer Fire Departments last night (Photo by John Griffin)