Fire takes heavy toll near Westminster

A fire early this morning near Westminster destroyed a mobile home. Westminster and as many as four other fire departments responded to a call shortly before 2 o’clock on Morningside Drive, near the Dr. John’s Road. Although no one was hurt, the Oconee Chapter of the American Red Cross transported one individual from the fire scene.  Lt. Michael Smith of the Westminster Fire Department said four people occupied the mobile home and the cause of the fire is being investigated.