A trailer and all its contents were destroyed by fire on Friday night in the Village Trailer Park on
Colorado Avenue. The trailer’s 87-year old male resident escaped without injury.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Mark Solnick, the Santa Monica Red Cross’s Preparedness and Response Director, arrived on the scene promptly and met with the elderly man.
He is being housed in a local motel by the Santa Monica Red Cross pending more permanent arrangements for his housing. The Red Cross has also provided a Client Assistance (debit) Card so he
can replace necessities, such as clothing, eyeglasses and medications, and is providing additional services “as needed.”

The American Red Cross of Santa Monica is a publicly supported, 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides health and safety education, youth services, CPR and first aid training, disaster awareness and disaster relief efforts. For additional information or to inquire about other programs or assistance call 310-394-3773 or go online at www.redcrossofsantamonica.org.