HARTWELL, Ga. — A 29-year-old man died after deputies and firefighters pulled him from a burning home in Hartwell, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.
Hart County 911 received a report of a structure fire at 1:39 a.m. on February 2 at a residence on Old Sardis Drive. Deputies and Hart County Fire crews arrived and immediately began searching the home to determine if anyone was inside.
Authorities broke a window in the area where the occupant was believed to be staying and spotted a victim inside. Deputies and firefighters removed the man through the window and began life-saving measures until Hart County EMS arrived.
Despite their efforts, the victim — identified as Jovan Ferronte Patterson, 29, of Hartwell — did not survive. The Hart County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene.
The sheriff’s office has requested assistance from the Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office to investigate the cause of the fire. Officials say the investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details have been released.
Sheriff Chris Carroll commended the deputies and firefighters for their quick response and bravery in entering the burning home to rescue Patterson.
