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Seven families, totaling 27 people, were displaced after a fire broke out Sunday morning at Archway Apartments on Rountree Road in Riverdale.

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Fire Leaves 27 Riverdale Residents Without Homes Just Before Christmas

by B.T. ClarkDecember 22, 2024December 22, 2024

A Valdosta home caught fire late Friday afternoon, displacing two residents and leaving one person injured.

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Pet Rescued in Valdosta House Fire

by B.T. ClarkDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024

A predawn fire on Willow Way displaced a family of three and required a swift response from the Valdosta Fire Department. Crews arrived within minutes to find heavy smoke and flames engulfing the roof of the home.

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Two Dogs Rescued From Early Morning Fire in Valdosta

by B.T. ClarkDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Firefighters battled a massive blaze at a Buford church late Thanksgiving night in Buford, safely evacuating the building and containing the fire after an intense four-hour effort. No injuries were reported, but the fire caused significant damage and partial collapse of the structure.

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Photos: Historic Church Destroyed in Thanksgiving Fire

by B.T. ClarkNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Thanksgiving is a day for gratitude and indulgent meals, but it’s also the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States. Deep-fried turkey, a popular centerpiece, has been linked to a rise in fire-related incidents, turning what should be a joyous occasion into a potential hazard.

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Frying Fowl: Thanksgiving Day Known for Spike in Cooking Fires

by B.T. ClarkNovember 24, 2024November 24, 2024

A fire tore through a home on the 200 block of St. John’s Road Tuesday evening, displacing a man and his dog but leaving them unharmed. The blaze, which started shortly after 7 p.m., caused significant damage, including the loss of a 1934 classic vehicle stored in the garage.

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Georgia Man and Dog Safe After House Fire But a Classic Car Wasn’t

by Fire ReportsNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

A fire broke out this weekend in a home on Lake Forest Way in Roswell, but firefighters contained the flames to the attic, leaving the rest of the house with minimal damage.

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PHOTOS: House Fire on Lake Forest Way in Roswell

by B.T. ClarkNovember 10, 2024November 10, 2024

a man wearing a hard hat and protective gear

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Four Cats Missing After Early Morning House Fire in East Point

by Thom ChandlerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

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.

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Photos: Fire Erupts in Augusta Warehouse

by Thom ChandlerNovember 3, 2024November 3, 2024

Members of Columbus's 24th Street Missionary Baptist Church witnessed a fire, believed to be arson, damaging their 102-year-old building. This incident displaces the congregation, jeopardizing worship services and forcing relocation. The community seeks support to rebuild this historic church, vital to generations of worshippers in Columbus. An investigation is underway.

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Arson Suspected in Fire at Historic 24th Street Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus

by Thom ChandlerNovember 2, 2024November 2, 2024

A fire broke out at The Elliot Apartments on Northridge Way on Wednesday afternoon, displacing 20 tenants. No injuries were reported.

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Apartment Fire in Norcross Displaces 20 Residents

by Thom ChandlerOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Cobb County Police are investigating the death of a 66-year-old man following a residential fire in Marietta. Officers responded to a report of a fire on Jamerson Forest Circle at approximately 9:26 p.m. on October 18. Firefighters from Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services arrived at the scene and extinguished the blaze.

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66-Year-Old Man Found Dead After Marietta Fire

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Firefighters from Bulloch County and Statesboro scrambled Sunday to contain a wildfire that tore through a local wrecking yard, destroying multiple vehicles and threatening nearby buildings.

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Wildfire Burns Through Wrecking Yard Near Statesboro

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

A fire at the Champions Green Apartment Complex in Roswell on October 19 resulted in the deaths of two people and two dogs, stemming from unattended cooking. The fire, which began at 3:48 a.m., also displaced six residents. Emergency services and the Red Cross are aiding those affected.

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Unattended Cooking Sparks Fatal Apartment Fire in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

Glynn County Fire Rescue responded to a commercial fire on Saint Simons Island around 12:30 p.m. After assessing the rapid spread, officials implemented a defensive strategy, successfully containing the blaze by 2 p.m. The Brunswick Fire Department and Camden County Fire Rescue assisted, while the fire's cause is still under investigation.

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Firestorm on Saint Simons Island: Crews Control Blaze Before it Spreads

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024