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A diesel tanker fire has forced the closure of both northbound and southbound lanes of Mike Padgett Highway near 5033 in Richmond County. Drivers are being urged to take alternate routes.

Traffic & Transportation

Diesel Tanker Fire Shuts Down Mike Padgett Highway

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

A fire danger warning has been issued due to dry conditions and strong winds. Sustained winds between 10 and 15 miles per hour, with gusts up to 25 miles per hour, combined with dry fuels, are creating high fire risk conditions.

High Fire Danger Alert in Georgia Today

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

A fire at a home in Valdosta on Sunday night left one person displaced but caused no injuries, according to officials.

Fire

Fire at Valdosta Home: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

Savannah Fire

Fire

1 Killed in Vacant Building Fire in Savannah

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025

A Christmas Eve fire destroyed one home and damaged two others in Grayson, leaving seven people without a place to stay.

Fire

Christmas Eve Fire in Grayson Burns Three Homes

by B.T. ClarkDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024

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

Fire

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.

Fire

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.

Fire

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.

Fire

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.

Fire

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.

Fire

PHOTOS: House Fire on Lake Forest Way in Roswell

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

Fire

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.

Fire

Wildfire Burns Through Wrecking Yard Near Statesboro

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.

Fire

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

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024

Warner Robins police arrested a 51-year-old man Friday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit that followed an alleged attempt to set a car on fire with two children inside.

Crime

Georgia Man Arrested After Attempting to Set Vehicle on Fire With Children Inside

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024

A man is in custody after allegedly setting his home ablaze and barricading himself inside on Saturday evening. Jonathan Lee, 33, faces charges including first-degree arson, first-degree criminal damage to property, and obstruction.

Crime

Barricaded Suspect Arrested Following House Fire in Duluth

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2024September 15, 2024

LAWRENCEVILLE — A late-night house fire in Lawrenceville nearly turned tragic, but the swift actions of Gwinnett County firefighters ensured that all residents, including a family dog, made it out alive. The fire, which broke out around 2:35 a.m. on the 3500 block of River Drive SW, left a family of four displaced and sent one man to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Fire

Man and Dog Rescued from Lawrenceville House Fire

by Thom ChandlerAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

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