Augusta firefighters rushed to a structure fire on Christmas afternoon in the 1600 block of Broad Street. Crews quickly began working to put out the flames.
Just The Facts:
- No injuries were reported.
- The building was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
- Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the call at 4:47 p.m.
- The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
In Context: Fires around the holiday season can pose additional challenges for emergency responders, as many families travel, leaving homes unattended.
How You Can Help: Authorities are asking anyone with information about the fire to contact the Augusta Fire Department or local law enforcement. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the local Crime Stoppers hotline.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
