Monday morning fire damages two Dawson County businesses

PRESS RELEASE

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — At approximately 12:30 a.m. on today (Sept. 23) a passerby called in a fire at a commercial structure behind Sanky’s/Big D’S BBQ on Hwy 53 East. The first Dawson County Fire Department unit arrived approximately four minutes later and reported heavy flames at the rear of the structure.

Mutual aid assistance for a ladder truck was requested from Forsyth County.  Crews had the fire under control in just under an hour but remained on scene for another two hours for salvage and overhaul operations.

There was extensive fire damage to the back deck, roof and exterior of the structure. The second floor also received fire damage. The main floor and terrace level suffered significant water damage. No civilian or fire department injuries reported. The physical address is 6564 Highway 53 East. The structure contains the businesses of Today Title Loans and Nature’s Way Chiropractic. The cause is still under investigation.

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