The Gist: A house fire late last night in the Flintstone community of Walker County resulted in the death of a man in his late 40s.
The Details: Walker County Fire Rescue was alerted to the blaze at 569 Tinkerbell Circle at 11:26 p.m.
Firefighters found the home about 50% engulfed in flames. During their efforts to suppress the fire and search the survivable areas, they discovered the victim.
Firefighters reported that no other people were in the home at the time, and no additional injuries occurred. The fire was successfully brought under control within an hour. The deceased has been sent to the state crime lab for an autopsy to determine the precise cause of death.
By The Numbers:
- Time of the call: 11:26 p.m.
- Location: 569 Tinkerbell Circle, Flintstone community
- Extent of fire involvement: 50%
- Duration to control fire: About an hour
What’s Next?: The Walker County Fire Marshal’s office is set to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire. Findings from this inquiry will be crucial in determining any preventable factors and improving safety protocols.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
