MT. AIRY, Ga. — A Mt. Airy family was left homeless by fire during Saturday’s winter storm. Firefighters from several stations battled the blaze in subfreezing temperatures and snow.
Around 3:29 p.m. on Jan. 31, Habersham County Emergency Services responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 642 Hazel Creek Road. When crews arrived, the home was already engulfed in flames. Everyone inside had evacuated safely.
Fire crews encountered challenges due to limited access to the property and a water supply. The nearest hydrant was approximately 720 feet from the residence, requiring extended hose lines. Tanker resources were requested to support firefighting operations.
After the house’s roof collapsed, crews shifted to a defensive attack. Firefighters were able to eventually contain and extinguish the fire.
The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
This is the third residential fire in Habersham County in less than two weeks. During Winter Storm Fern, a home burned on Welcome Home Road, and a Baldwin Police officer and his family safely escaped after being awakened by a loud ‘boom’ when their carport caught fire on Jan. 28.
