WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that destroyed a home Friday night in White County.
Just before 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, White County 911 dispatched firefighters to a residence on Paradise Valley Road after a caller reported smoke and heat coming from the home. The homeowner told responders that no one was inside the house at the time.
When crews arrived, they found the single-story home fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly began suppression efforts and were able to bring the fire under control.
Crews remained on scene for several hours, extinguishing hot spots and making sure the fire did not reignite.
Responding agencies included White County Fire Services, the Cleveland Fire Department, the White County Sheriff’s Office, and White County Emergency Medical Services. The White County Emergency Management Agency’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) also responded with a rehab unit to support firefighters during recovery operations.
No injuries were reported. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
