A fire broke out at a warehouse on Hayes Drive in Augusta at 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, which began from a paint sprayer during cleaning. All occupants were evacuated safely, though one worker suffered a facial injury. Georgia Power has disconnected electricity for safety.

Photos: Fire Erupts in Augusta Warehouse

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November 3, 2024
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A fire erupted at a warehouse in the 1400 block of Hayes Drive in Augusta at about 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. The intensity of the blaze required a coordinated effort as crews worked to contain the flames and extinguish the fire.

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• Fire crews, led by Engine 1, arrived to find heavy smoke and flames.

• All warehouse occupants were evacuated safely.

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• One worker sustained a facial injury but declined medical treatment.

• The fire was traced back to a paint sprayer that ignited during cleaning.

A fire broke out at a warehouse on Hayes Drive in Augusta at 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, which began from a paint sprayer during cleaning. All occupants were evacuated safely, though one worker suffered a facial injury. Georgia Power has disconnected electricity for safety.
A fire broke out at a warehouse on Hayes Drive in Augusta at 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, which began from a paint sprayer during cleaning. All occupants were evacuated safely, though one worker suffered a facial injury. Georgia Power has disconnected electricity for safety.
A fire broke out at a warehouse on Hayes Drive in Augusta at 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, which began from a paint sprayer during cleaning. All occupants were evacuated safely, though one worker suffered a facial injury. Georgia Power has disconnected electricity for safety.
A fire broke out at a warehouse on Hayes Drive in Augusta at 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, which began from a paint sprayer during cleaning. All occupants were evacuated safely, though one worker suffered a facial injury. Georgia Power has disconnected electricity for safety.
A fire broke out at a warehouse on Hayes Drive in Augusta at 4 p.m. on Nov. 1. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, which began from a paint sprayer during cleaning. All occupants were evacuated safely, though one worker suffered a facial injury. Georgia Power has disconnected electricity for safety.

In Context: Warehouse fires can lead to significant property loss and potential hazards for firefighters and nearby residents.

What’s Next?: Georgia Power has disconnected the building’s electricity. Cleanup and damage assessment are expected to follow.


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