Fire officials: Blaze that destroyed mobile home intentionally set

A fire that destroyed a mobile home at 2200 Harper St. Tuesday night has been ruled arson, fire officials said.

Investigators are interviewing potential witnesses and did not have any comment about possible suspects.

Meanwhile, a fund benefiting the family of Kimberly Berry, whose mobile home was destroyed, has been established at Peoples Bank.

America Almarz, store manager for the bank location at 2220 Harper St., said a friend of Berry’s requested an account be opened to help the family.

Donations can be made at any Peoples Bank location; the other locations are at 4831 W. Sixth St. and 3945 Iowa. Checks may be made to Kimberly D. Berry or The Kimberly D. Berry Fund. Receipts are available.