EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Effingham Fire and Rescue responded at 11:48 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, to a garage fire at 3480 Courthouse Road.
All people at the property escaped without injury, but one pet died in the fire.
Firefighters contained the fire and smoke damage to the garage while crews worked to extinguish hot spots and complete overhaul operations.
As of 1:30 p.m., only one lane of Courthouse Road was open near the scene. Drivers traveling through the area were urged to slow down and watch for emergency personnel.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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