A powerful storm that swept through Clarkesville early Sunday morning caused significant damage to the Clarkesville Fire Department located on Adams Street, behind the Mauldin House. A large oak tree fell across the fire station’s roof, causing extensive damage to both the structure and the interior of the building.
Tree crashes on fire station
The fallen tree, which struck the roof with considerable force, caused major structural damage and left a mess of debris in its wake. Fire Chief Jason Poole was seen making arrangements to get supplies and tarps at Lowes late Sunday morning to cover the damaged areas and prevent further water damage.
The city quickly contacted McAllister Tree Service to remove the tree from the building. The crew, which arrived promptly on the scene, used a crane truck to carefully lift the tree off the fire station’s roof. They continued working throughout the day, with ServePro joining in to clean up the building’s interior.
Interior damage and response
The storm’s damage wasn’t limited to the roof. The interior of the fire station was also impacted, though no specific details about the extent of the interior damage were provided. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and there was no indication that any fire equipment was affected by the storm.
Ongoing clean-up and recovery
As of Sunday afternoon, McAllister Tree Service was still on-site, working to remove debris and assess the full extent of the damage. ServePro was also actively cleaning the building’s interior, focusing on water damage mitigation. As the recovery process continues, city officials are working to assess the full extent of the damage and determine the best course of action for repairs.
