Habersham County Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire early this morning at approximately 3:58 a.m.Harris Street in Mt. Airy during C Shift operations.
Multiple units were dispatched to the scene, including Engines 5, 12, 13, and 14, Cornelia Fire Department Engine 22, and Med Units 02 and 12. LACI was also dispatched but did not respond.
Upon arrival, first-due units found an approximately 1,000-square-foot, single-story residence with an estimated 80–90% fire involvement. Fire crews initially deployed attack lines and began defensive operations from the exterior due to fire conditions and a roof collapse, which is believed to have occurred prior to the arrival of emergency personnel.
Once conditions were deemed safe, crews transitioned to interior firefighting operations. A thorough search of the structure was completed, and no victims were found. All occupants of the residence were accounted for.
Firefighters were able to quickly achieve knockdown of the main body of fire and began overhaul operations. Crews will remain on scene throughout the morning addressing hot spots and completing overhaul. Due to the anticipated extended scene time, personnel are being rotated as needed.
The Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and has assumed responsibility for the fire investigation.
At this time, no injuries to civilians or emergency personnel have been reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation
