SAUTEE, Ga. — A fire of unknown origin damaged a dog kennel in Sautee before spreading to a nearby barn, shed and tree canopy Monday but no injuries were reported.

White County firefighters first responded to a 9-1-1 call about a smoldering kennel at 401 Dormitory Hill Road off Garland Bristol Road at 11:42 a.m.

White County Public Safety Director David Murphy said before they arrived, they received a second call that the fire had spread to the barn and shed. The fire spread to a canopy of trees and a full alarm went out.

“That brought Helen City Fire on mutual aid, and Station 2,” Murphy said via email. “Georgia Forestry responded due to an extension in the woods across from the structure.”
Before the fire was brought under control two hours later, about one-half acre had been consumed

“Firefighters did rescue some dogs from the kennel area, and no injuries were reported,” Murphy said, adding he is not aware of any dogs perishing in the fire.