Fire destroys White County residence

On Sunday afternoon around 3:30 p.m., White County fire units from Station 2 responded to a reported residential fire at 2718 Goat Neck Road in Cleveland.  Automatic Aid was received from the City of Cleveland and Lee Arrendale Correction Institute (L.A.C.I.).

Upon arrival, the 2,000 sq foot home was totally involved; firefighters started a defensive attack to extinguish the fire.

According to the residents, they heard a loud crack of lightning and a few moment later they smelled smoke in the home and followed it to the basement.  Once in the basement, they found the fire. They attempted to extinguish the fire but soon realized it was more than they could handle.

The Red Cross was called to assist the family, no injuries were reported.  Firefighters were on scene for 3 hours.

On Monday, White County Fire units responded to a rekindle and were on scene for 2 hours.  No injuries reported.