Two children found dead after fire guts mobile home in Lacey

A devastating fire in Lacey, Washington, resulted in the deaths of two children, a 10-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, on May 27, 2025. Firefighters from Lacey Fire District 3 responded to the scene shortly after 2 a. m. after a neighbor reported the flames. They faced extreme conditions, with flames reaching across the street, forcing them to battle the fire from outside.

A 44-year-old woman, believed to be the mother of the victims, was taken to the hospital with injuries but was outside when help arrived. Neighbors described the family as loving and expressed their sorrow over the tragedy. Fire officials are investigating the presence of working smoke detectors in the home and are working to determine the fire's cause. This incident underscores the importance of fire safety measures in residential areas. Community members are rallying to support the surviving family member during this tragic time.