The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a late-night house fire that burned a Habersham County family out of their home.
The fire broke out at 434 Garrett Road off Cannon Bridge Road/GA 105 around 10:33 p.m. on Dec. 19. According to Habersham County Public Information Officer Rob Moore, the caller told 911 they saw a “big fire” at the residence.
“The first arriving deputy could see flames from the road below the house, with the house already having a lot of fire damage,” says Moore.
The family safely evacuated before firefighters arrived.
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, Habersham County Emergency Services, and Lee Arrendale State Prison Fire Department responded to the call. Units cleared the scene by 2 a.m.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire appears to be accidental. State fire investigators point to preliminary findings that indicate it started in the chimney area.
