SMYRNA – A Smyrna family was left homeless Wednesday night after an electrical fire burned through their residence, completely destroying their single-wide mobile home and all their possessions inside.

The home of Tonya and James Barker at 610 Davis Rd. in the Town of Smyrna became engulfed in flames at around 10:20 p.m. last night.

“The mother, Tonya, was home with her two children, ages two and 15, when she noticed sparks coming from above her coal stove,” said Chenango County Fire Coordinator Matthew L. Beckwith.

“Upon further investigation, she discovered sparks falling out from behind her washer and dryer. She immediately retrieved her two sleeping daughters out of bed and went to a neighbor to call 911,” said Beckwith.