A homeowner called Habersham County firefighters for help after a brush fire he started got out of control.
Emergency personnel received the 911 call just before noon on Monday, Oct. 23.
“Habersham County Emergency Services received a call for a large brush fire that had gotten out of control, possibly into the wood line,” said HCES Battalion Chief Michael Alexander. “Our Station 12 was the first on scene and advised that it had gotten into the woods.”
HCES personnel located approximately eight vehicles a short distance from the fire and requested mutual aid from the Cornelia Fire Department and Georgia Forestry Commission. Alexander said with help from those agencies, they were able to get the situation under control.
The fire occurred on private property located between Garner Road and Crane Mill Road.
“The homeowner did have a burn permit and he appeared to be abiding by all the rules,” says Alexander.
At 2:50 p.m., county crews turned over the scene to the Georgia Forestry Commission.
