COMMERCE, Ga. — Firefighters contained a structure fire Sunday afternoon at a single-family home on McDonald Circle in Banks County.
Banks County Fire and Emergency Services responded at about 12:24 p.m. Jan. 11 to a reported residential fire at 880 McDonald Circle, according to Fire Chief Steve Nichols.
“When crews arrived, they found smoke and fire showing from the structure,” Nichols said.
Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack and confined the fire to the room of origin. The remainder of the home sustained heat and smoke damage, and the residence was listed as having extensive damage.
Several occupants were home at the time of the fire, but no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Nichols said it appears to be accidental and that cooking could not be ruled out.
Fire crews cleared the scene at approximately 1:48 p.m. Jackson County Fire Department assisted with the response. The American Red Cross was requested to assist the family.
