Thursday March 28th, 2024 6:00PM
5:31PM ( 29 minutes ago ) News Alert

Hall County house fire possibly lightning related

GAINESVILLE - Hall County firefighters were called to a residential fire on Basin Drive near Thompson Mill Road with smoke showing from the eaves Friday afternoon.

Fire Marshall Scott Cagle said emergency responders found a small fire in the attic of the 1200-square foot home.  They received the call around 1:29 p.m.
 
"Fire investigators finished the investigation and found where lightning had run in on some wires and set the joists on fire in the attic," Cagle said.

Neighbors said they hearing what sounded like an explosion.

The $175,000 home sustained about $50,000 in damages.
 
"The owners of the home were at work at the time of the fire, so there were no injuries there, no injuries to our firefighters, Cagle said.
 
He added that insurance company officials and family members were assisting the displaced family with their immediate needs.
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