HOMER, Ga. — A structure fire in Banks County caused an estimated $500,000 in damage Sunday after flames destroyed a large poultry house on Bellamy Road.
Banks County Fire and Emergency Services responded at 12:25 p.m. April 12 to 407 Bellamy Road on a reported structure fire. When crews arrived, they found a 40-by-500-foot chicken house heavily involved in flames.
Firefighters launched a defensive operation to protect nearby structures as the fire spread beyond the building, igniting surrounding brush. Crews worked to contain those spot fires while preventing further damage.
The building was a total loss, officials said.
Banks County Fire Chief Steve Nichols noted the structure was not in use at the time of the fire. He said it was being prepared for birds, but there were no chickens inside at the time of the blaze.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Banks County Fire Department. Investigators said an electrical issue has not been ruled out.
Habersham County Emergency Services assisted with the water supply during the incident.
Crews remained on scene for more than five hours, extinguishing the fire and putting out hotspots.
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