SALINA -Officials with the Salina Fire Department now say an incendiary device thrown through a bedroom window started an early morning mobile home fire.

Firefighters were called to the trailer park at 917 N. 13th just after 6:00 am Monday morning and found a working fire in the mobile home located on Lot #2.

Fire officials say that it appeared an incendiary device was thrown through a bedroom window from outside the home.  The home and its contents are said to be a total loss.

Six residents of the home, including five adults and a two-month-old baby, were sleeping inside the home at the time.

All six escaped without injury.  The North Central Kansas Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting them.

The Salina Police Department is assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at (785) 826-7210 or the Salina Fire Department at (785) 826-7340.

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SALINA –A mobile home fire in north Salina on Monday morning is under investigation.

Just after 6 a.m., firefighters were sent to a residence in the 900 Block of North 13th where a home at Lot #2 was on fire.

Witnesses reported seeing a young man dressed entirely in black clothing, running east from the scene.

All occupants were able to escape the home safely.

One person was reportedly suffering from smoke inhalation at the scene.

Officials released no additional details.