Towns County Fire and Rescue quells two Hiawassee fires

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HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Fire and Rescue is geared for another flame-fighting season as the colder weather poses a heightened risk for activity. The department responded to two calls in less than a week: a brush fire and a structure fire.

The brush fire occurred on Nov. 16 at 4626 Hiawassee River Estates. The call was dispatched at 3:11 p.m. Tanker 1 and Rescue 5 responded to a burn pile gone astray. The fire advanced within 10 to 15 yards of a structure, according to Towns County Fire Chief Harold Copeland. Firefighters executed a swift knockdown of the wind-driven flames, protecting the structure and extinguishing hot-spots.

“This is a classic concern I have,” Chief Copeland told Fetch Your News. “There is danger in burning brush at the base of hills. The chimney effect causes it to follow an uphill path, rapidly advancing. It’s crucial to only burn brush in a level, open area.”

The second incident occurred on the morning of Nov. 20, and the emergency tone was dispatched at 5:51 a.m.

Tanker 2 and Engine 2 responded to a structure fire at 7741 King Cove Road. Warne Fire Department supplied mutual aid. The fire was quickly contained and suppressed. A wood burning stove was determined the cause, originating in the living room area.

Chief Copeland relayed the crews did “an excellent job, saving clothes, pictures and other personal items contained within the home.”

Featured Image: November 2016 fire in Tate City, Ga.

 

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