Cause of Hwy. 124 house fire under investigation

The cause of a large house fire that shut down Highway 124 in Barrow County for several hours on Thursday is under investigation.

According a press release sent by Barrow County Emergency Services Lt. Scott Dakin, communication officers received a 911 call just after 4 p.m. reporting the blaze at 1129 Hwy. 124 in unincorporated Barrow County. Fire responders found the home heavily involved in flames.

Engines 4 and 5, Med units 4 and 7, Ladder 7 and Battalion 1 responded from Barrow County. Deputy Chief John Skinner and the West Jackson Fire Department also responded to assist firefighters, reported Dakin. It took 2400 feet of hose line to extinguish the fire due to the distance of the house from the road.

The fire displaced three adults and seven children. None of the family members was injured by the fire. The American Red Cross responded to assist them. One Barrow County firefighter was taken to Barrow Regional Medical Center where he was treated and later released.

The home suffered heavy damage. A fire investigation team is working to determine the cause.

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#1 Dawn on 09/09/11 at 11:45 AM [Reply]

...these are precious friends of ours and are hurting deeply over the loss of all possessions, but are deeply thankful for the safety of their 8 children. If anyone would like to help this sweet, sweet family financially or by donation of clothing, etc, please respond below. Any help is appreciated no matter how small. Thank you from our hearts to yours.....

#2 Odins Eye on 09/09/11 at 11:54 AM [Reply]

Dawn,

I could help with some clothing and some toys for the kids.
Is there a place where folks could drop donations?

-Atrithr

#3 Fortitude on 09/09/11 at 12:18 PM [Reply]

what ages for clothes (I have girls 0-2t) stuff and toys if they need.

#4 TickedOff on 09/09/11 at 01:18 PM [Reply]

Post a list of sizes and needs and I'll be glad to help.

#5 lovetohelp on 09/09/11 at 09:52 PM [Reply]

If you could provide exact needs, sizes, drop off location, and or a contact person I would love to help also.

#6 care on 09/09/11 at 09:59 PM [Reply]

I can help. Just post what is needed.

#7 Beth on 09/10/11 at 10:49 PM [Reply]

Go to Barrow Page on facebook and they have info about donating.

#7.1 Claudfia Bejinariu on 09/18/11 at 02:32 PM [Reply]

Cant find any thing on face book. Would like to help. Do they have a church thats excepting donations for them?

#8 care on 09/10/11 at 10:53 PM [Reply]

Can't dont have facebook.
Can someone post it here? or publish in the paper

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