Short-term rental cabin burns; No injuries reported
Press Release March 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. –An unusual type structure for White County required the response of firefighters on Monday evening, March 15th. Firefighters from White County with mutual aid from Cleveland City and Lee Arrendale Fire Brigade responded to 184 Walnut Ridge Dr. around 8:30 p.m. This new short term rental is new concept for White County. “Treehouses” or “Pedestal” houses are common in tourist areas, but challenging when emergencies occur such as this fire.
It appears the fire started in the fireplace, and something within the system malfunctioned. The State Fire Marshall has been called to investigate. No injuries were reported and the occupants were sheltered in another rental on site. The Georgia Forestry Commission had been called due to the fire spreading from the structure into the wooded area. Firefighters quickly gained control of the woods and structure fire and remained on scene for a significant time of overhaul. The cabin had only been open for about a month for rental.
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Fire destroys White County residence
News April 15, 2020On 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.