Former Old Silver Spur Skating Rink destroyed by fire

CLEVELAND, Ga. – A skating rink that used to be a very popular gathering place for young people in White County was completely destroyed by fire early this morning (Jan. 3).

At approximately 2 a.m., firefighters from White County, the City of Cleveland and Lee Arrendale responded to a fire at 33 Roller Rink Road in Cleveland – a facility formerly known as the Old Silver Spur Skating Rink.

According to a report by White County Fire Services, the structure was over 80 percent involved when the call was received by the E911 Center. Upon arrival of the first fire units, the structure was approaching 100 percent involvement which made it a defensive fire operation.

The longstanding 4,000 square-foot structure stored commercial equipment and also housed 10 family members all of which were able to evacuate the structure with no injuries.

The Red Cross was called to assist the family. The structure and eight vehicles were damaged and/or destroyed. Five vehicles were inside the building and three were outside at the time of the fire.

Firefighters were on scene for a total of six hours. No firefighter injuries were reported. White County Fire Investigator Jason Davis was called to the scene and the incident is currently under investigation.

 

 

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