An electrical fire forced a Clarkesville family from their mobile home Tuesday night. The fire was called into Habersham 911 shortly after 7 p.m. on March 1.
Firefighters from Clarkesville, Habersham County and Lee Arrendale fire departments responded to the scene at 355 Diamond Avenue off Wall Bridge Road.
Units arrived on the scene within ten minutes to find the 1500 square foot structure with light smoke showing.
“Upon investigation, crews found a burned spot on the exterior of the home,” says Habersham County Fire Capt. Matt Ruark.
Firefighters disconnected the electricity, checked inside, and found a fire around a bedroom outlet. Crews extinguished the flames and checked the rest of the home for any signs of burning.
They advised the homeowners to keep the power off until an electrician could inspect the wiring in the home, Ruark says. Fire units cleared the scene shortly before 8 p.m.
