Banks County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a reported structure fire Sunday, March 16. Emergency personnel were dispatched to 113 Barns Rd in Commerce at approximately 7:28 a.m., according to Banks County Fire Chief Steve Nichols. Firefighters arrived to find a single-family home fully involved in flames.
Fire personnel worked quickly to bring the fire under control, and fortunately, the occupants of the home were present at the time of the incident but were unharmed.
However, several family pets tragically perished due to the fire’s intense conditions. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Banks County Fire Department. While the exact origin remains undetermined, officials have not ruled out the possibility of an accidental fire caused by an electrical problem.
The Jackson County CI Fire Department assisted in firefighting operations, and the American Red Cross was called in to provide support to the affected family.
The incident was officially terminated at 8:56 a.m. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire.
