The man and a boy stepped outside to get water to fight the flames. However, when they attempted to go back inside, the fire had already overtaken the house, trapping the woman and a second boy inside. Chief Anderson noted that a neighbor had already called 911.

First responders arrived on scene in under five minutes and encountered heavy fire coming from all sides of the building. Firefighters entered the burning structure and searched the home, eventually finding the woman and boy dead.

Fire officials strongly reminded the public to call 911 immediately at the first sign of a fire, rather than attempting to put it out yourself. Authorities have not released the identities or exact ages of the victims and survivors, nor have they confirmed the official cause of the fire as the investigation remains ongoing.

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The opening measured less than 4 feet wide and extended approximately 20 feet deep. Under the command of Battalion 6, assisting units monitored the atmosphere and ventilated the underground space.

The worker remained conscious and communicated with emergency personnel while trapped below. A squad entered the space using supplied air and a dedicated communication line. Crews secured the worker in a harness and used a tripod-supported rope system to lift him to the surface.

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The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners and Lowndes County Fire Rescue officially celebrated the opening of Fire Station 4 on Stewart Circle. The hose uncoupling is a fire service tradition similar to a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Station 4 is expected to serve the rapidly growing Old U.S. 41 and Mineola area, providing both fire service and SGMC Health Emergency Services EMS support.

County officials say the new location will help position emergency responders closer to residents, families and businesses in that part of the community. The station was funded through SPLOST.

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Fire crews say they responded to a residential fire located in the northeast area of the county. At the scene, they encountered what they described as “heavy fire conditions” coming from the garage.

Officials aggressively attacked the blaze and stopped it from spreading to the rest of the home.

One homeowner sustained a minor injury, according to the fire department, and was checked out at the scene.

Fire officials issued a reminder for residents to check their smoke detectors regularly and replace the batteries every year.

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Kevin Gilham served with Henry County Fire Rescue for 31 years as a firefighter and lieutenant. Now retired, he is receiving backing from colleagues he worked beside for decades.

Firefighting runs in the family, as Gilham’s father was a firefighter, and his son, Mason Gilham, currently serves with Henry County Fire Rescue.

“He’s someone I have looked up to my whole entire life ever since I was a little kid,” Mason Gilham said. “If anything, I wanted to be just like him.”

To assist with his treatment, Henry County Fire Rescue is encouraging community members and fellow first responders to donate blood platelets.

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Barfield has served the community for more than 19 years with the Cairo Fire Department. The city said he brings “deep operational experience, advanced leadership credentials, and a strong background in fire administration” to the role.

Barfield holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration, graduating magna cum laude, and has state and national credentials in emergency medical services, fire investigation and leadership, according to the city.

The city said Barfield most recently served as interim fire chief and has shown a commitment to training, safety and excellence in emergency response.

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Special grants are being used to fund needed equipment and resources at seven fire departments hit hardest by last spring’s destructive fires. Fire departments in Brantley, Clinch, and Echols counties will be given $15,000 each, for a total investment of $105,000.

“Georgia’s historic spring wildfires devastated the counties of Echols, Clinch and Brantley,” Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said in announcing the grants.

“While the Georgia Forestry Commission and its rural fire department partners fought to contain the blazes, our fellow Georgians and many others reached out to help. The generous donations received are now being used as matching grant money to help area fire departments get the equipment they need for any future wildfire events.”

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Atlanta Fire Rescue crews responded shortly after midnight to Colonial Square Apartments located at 2637 Old Hapeville Road SW, where they found heavy fire on the second floor and in the attic of an end unit.

Firefighters initially battled the blaze from inside but were pulled out as conditions intensified in the attic. Crews then shifted to a defensive attack.

Atlanta Fire officials told 11Alive’s Rarione Maniece that five families were displaced and four apartment units damaged.

Searches of the affected and neighboring apartments were clear, and no injuries were reported.

Firefighters remained at the scene working to extinguish the remaining flames.

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Emergency crews rushed to 355 Pleasant Gap Circle after reports of a large agricultural fire around 3:09 p.m.

SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene to find a 500-foot structure completely gutted and reduced to smoldering ash, with thick white smoke rising over the rural property as multiple fire engines and ambulances lined the surrounding gravel driveways.

First responders positioned hoses around neighboring chicken houses and propane tanks to prevent the flames from spreading across the farm.

Authorities have not confirmed what caused the fire or whether any injuries occurred. Officials have also not disclosed if any livestock were inside the building at the time of the blaze.

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According to Sheriff Joel Cochran, around 3:30 p.m., deputies, EMS and multiple fire stations responded to the residential fire in the 500 block of Kelly Creek Lane outside of Tennille.

A photo shared on social media shows the home was fully engulfed in flames upon first responders’ arrival.

Sheriff Cochran said that while no one was injured in the fire, three pets were killed in the blaze.

He added that the cause of the fire remains under investigation and WGXA is working to learn how many people were displaced.

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Two fire engines, three tankers and multiple command trucks from Effingham County Fire Rescue responded, along with three plows from the Georgia Forestry Commission.

“We noticed it was pretty serious early on simply because of how far we could see it from,” Hodges said.

Hodges said what is visible above the tree line does not always show what is happening below.

“Upon arrival, they found a rapidly moving brush fire,” Hodges said.

“They can be difficult to contain. As far as our role, typically on these larger brush fires, we do structural protection just because nobody carries enough water to put one of these out,” Hodges said.

Crews remained at the scene for nearly 5 1/2 hours, with the fire charring approximately 89 acres.

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Atlanta Fire Rescue responded to the scene located at the 400 block of Hopkins Street SW after receiving reports of a residential structure fire.

When they arrived, firefighters assessed the home and found that the fire was contained to the attic. They initiated an offensive fire attack, opening the roof to help with ventilation.

The fire was extinguished, and crews say no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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