December 18, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
A family was left homeless after a fire destroyed their residence at 1576 Vandergriff Hollow Road near Dowelltown Friday afternoon.
Ann-C.S. White and three children were not at home at the time of the fire, but they lost their dwelling and all belongings including three pets in the blaze. The cause is undetermined.
“Upon arrival, there were heavy flames showing from the structure. Crews worked to gain control of the fire. The resident lost all belongings, and the Red Cross was dispatched to assist the family with immediate lodging and personal needs. No injuries were reported. On the scene were the Liberty, Temperance Hall, Cookeville Highway and Main Stations of the DeKalb County Fire Department along with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and DeKalb County Emergency Medical Services,” said DeKalb County Fire Chief Donny Green.