Fire in White County

CLEVELAND, Ga. – Firefighters from the City of Cleveland and Lee Arrendale Fire Brigade spent four hours Sunday battling a residential fire on Brookwood Village Lane. The home was badly damaged, but no injuries were reported.

White County Public Safety Director David Murphy reports that fire apparently started in the attic area and that firefighters efforts were hampered by the home’s two roofs which allowed air to flow and fuel the fire.

Murphy said the homeowner was in the neighborhood when a neighbor informed him that his house was on fire. The homeowner returned home and attempted to extinguish the fire himself before calling 911 for assistance.

The Red Cross was called to assist the family as they had no insurance.

Murphy said the fire department appreciates the homeowner trying to extinguish their fire, but said it is always wise to call 911 as soon as possible.