Update published on Aug. 22, 2025 @ 8:35 a.m.
One of Storybrook's owners, Brooke Webb, told AccessWDUN an electrical fire was the cause of Friday morning's fire.
"We are very thankful and blessed to be next door to the fire station," Webb said. "[Hall County Fire Rescue was] able to maintain the electrical fire to the outlet that was in the kitchen. Everything activated and was able to minimize any damage."
Webb added that the hope is to be back to regular business on Monday.
"Our mitigation team is on site, they're cleaning up the water and we're putting in the humidifiers just to ensure there's no mold and no smoke, and everything's safe for the children so that we can hopefully resume normal business hours Monday morning," Webb said.
Original story published on Aug. 22, 2025 @ 7:09 a.m.
A Flowery Branch preschool is closed for Friday, August 22nd following damage from an overnight fire from the structure.
The Facebook page social media post by Storybrook Academy announced the closure of their campus early Friday morning, as they are hoping to make temporary repairs to their facility throughout the upcoming weekend.
Hall County Fire Rescue and Sheriff's Office deputies blocked off at teh 4200 block of Falcon Parkway at around 1:00 a.m. to douse the fire at the StoryBrook Academy campus, south of Martin Road in Flowery Branch. No word as of this publication on what caused the structure damage, or if any injuries were reported.
The owners of Storybrook Academy said in their post early Friday, "We will continue to keep you updated on the progress of repairs and notify you promptly if there are any additional closures or delays. We kindly ask that you keep our school community in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time."
