Athens-Clarke County firefighters extinguished a residential structure fire off Cherokee Road in Athens just after 9 a.m. Friday morning, May 23, arriving to find heavy flames and thick black smoke pouring from both the front and rear of the home.
Once on scene, according to officials, fire crews assumed command of the blaze and forced entry into the home, launching an aggressive interior attack to bring the fire under control.
With the nearest hydrant located a significant distance away, Engine 26 and Ladder 7 worked quickly to establish a positive water supply to support the firefighting efforts. Rescue 4 conducted a primary search of the residence and confirmed that no one was inside.
Crews then deployed a second hose line to the rear of the structure to assist in containing the blaze before it was extinguished.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no injuries have been reported.
