HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters battled an early morning house fire in Clarkesville on Friday. Habersham County Emergency Services Stations 5, 13 and 14, with assistance from the Clarkesville Fire Department, were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 2:37 a.m., according to Habersham County Public Information Officer Ashlyn Brady.
The first unit arrived at 2:45 a.m. and found approximately 25% involvement of the structure, with heavy fire showing from the front of the residence.
Fire crews initiated an interior attack and brought the blaze under control quickly. Knockdown was achieved at 2:55 a.m., Brady said. The last unit cleared the scene at 5:20 a.m.
No occupants were inside the residence at the time of the fire. A family dog was located on the back porch and was safely turned over to a family member. No injuries to civilians or responding personnel were reported.
(Daniel Purcell/NowGeorgia.com)
The fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office and Habersham County Emergency Services investigators. At this time, no preliminary cause has been released.
Brady said officials are not releasing any personal information about the homeowners at this time. Should the family request community assistance or approve the release of additional information, an update will be provided.
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