December 27, 2023
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The DeKalb County Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Christmas eve at around 3:38 a.m. on Old Bildad Road.
Firefighters arrived and determined the occupants had safely evacuated. Fire crews found heavy fire in the laundry room, but made a successful attack and contained the blaze to the laundry room. The remainder of the double wide mobile home received extensive smoke and heat damage. The origin of the fire was determined to be in the clothes dryer.
Approximately two hours after firefighters had left the scene, a passerby discovered flames coming from the home and reported it to DeKalb 911 dispatch. When fire crews arrived the second time, the home had extensive fire throughout and was totally destroyed. None of the surrounding property was damaged.
Responding were the DeKalb Fire Department’s Keltonburg, Belk, Blue Springs, Short Mountain Highway and Main stations along with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and DeKalb EMS.