Augusta, GA – Woman Killed in Fatal Camper Fire on Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA (October 6, 2021) – On Tuesday, October 5, a woman died after a fatal camper fire that happened in Augusta.
According to Richmond County Police, the accident happened at 2300 Tobacco Road. A woman was living behind a house in a camper when it suddenly caught on fire due to reasons that are not yet known. When fire crews arrived at the scene, they found that smoke and fire were coming out of the camper. They worked to rescue a woman who was allegedly inside the camper.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The woman, identified as a local 79-year-old, received burns due to the fire and was taken to the Joseph M. Still Burn Unit for treatment. Unfortunately, she passed away from her injuries while there.
The area was blocked for an extended period of time as police worked to clear the scene. It took fire crews some time to bring the fire under control.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the fire remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Fires in Georgia
Fires break out every single day in the state of Georgia, some of which are minor and others that are incredibly severe in nature. These fires happen in both residential and commercial places every single year. Fires sometimes happen in the blink of an eye, making it difficult for those who are inside of buildings and homes to get out in time. This means that a victim could sustain burns or smoke inhalation in the blink of an eye. On top of this, many people lose their lives in these fires. If you have suffered immense losses due to a fire, you should speak with an attorney who has handled these claims in the past.
It is never easy to face the loss of a loved one whose life has been taken prematurely in a fire. Because of this, you should have the dedicated help of an attorney working with you. An attorney may be able to answer any questions that you have. For instance, what evidence do you need to prove that another party is at fault for your accident? What deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with a successful claim? What should you say when you speak with the insurance company for the first time? These are questions that you can answer with the help of an Augusta wrongful death attorney on your side.
Augusta Wrongful Death Attorneys
Losing somebody closest to you can affect your life in a variety of ways. Because of this, our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. It is never easy to face these losses on your own, which is why our attorneys are here for you. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Augusta at (888) 579-1790 for more information on how we can help you.
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Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.
