The Demorest firefighter who was injured in a deadly house fire Friday in Cornelia has been identified.
Captain Rob Stein of Demorest Fire Department Station 5 suffered burns to his wrist and back when part of the ceiling caved in on him. He and several other firefighters were working to extinguish the fire and get to an elderly, disabled woman inside the home when the ceiling collapsed.
79-year-old Jean Sensow died in the fire.
Investigation continues into fatal house fire in Cornelia
Capt. Stein was treated and released from Habersham Medical Center Friday night. Demorest Mayor Rick Austin says Stein is resting at home and is expected to make a full recovery. The mayor adds, “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are extended to family and friends of Mrs. Sensow during this time of loss.”
Photo: Daniel Purcell/Now Habersham
