Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Danny Thompson 678-410-1738 March 31, 2019

Dawson County Fire & Emergency Services

Structure Fire 5858 Highway 53 East

DAWSONVILLE, Ga — Dawson County Fire Department units were dispatched to a reported working mobile home fire at 12:26 p.m. today (March 31) at 5858 Hwy. 53 East.

Engine 2 arrived on scene at 12:29 p.m. with heavy smoke and flames showing from a single wide mobile home. The mobile home was over 75% involved, therefore crews operated in a defensive mode of operation. The fire was declared under control at 12:57 p.m.

It was determined that all occupants had exited the structure. Two occupants sustained injures and were transported by Med 1 to Grady.

The mobile home was searched for any additional victims or animals, after the fire was knocked down. Crews searched the structure and found two deceased canine and felines. Firefighter’s remained on scene for several hours hitting hot spots.

The Dawson County Fire Marshall’s office is currently investigating the fire. The cause is undetermined but does not appear to be suspicious in nature.

(Photos provided by Dawson County Fire & EMS)

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