Cordele, GA – One Killed in Fatal House Fire on GA-280
Cordele, GA (May 25, 2021) – Around 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning, May 25, a fatal house fire occurred on a roadway in Cordele.
According to authorities, the accident happened at a home on GA-280. Crews arrived at the scene to find a small home completely engulfed in flames and learned that two people were trapped inside. One person was able to make it out alive but the other was still trapped when fire crews went in.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One person was pronounced dead at the scene due to their injuries.
The area was blocked off for an extended period of time following the fire.
No further details have been released but the investigation continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
House Fires in Georgia
House fires start in the blink of an eye throughout the state of Georgia every single year. These incidents happen in both residential and commercial areas, causing extensive harm. In some of these cases, victims are seriously injured or even killed due to the recklessness of others. When a fire blazes out of control, it can take lives with it. Losing a loved one in a fatal fire might be one of the most challenging things that your family has ever endured. Those who have suffered the loss of a loved one have options and should always speak with an attorney.
It is never easy to face the loss of a loved one whose life has been taken too soon in a fatal fire. However, this is the reality that many are faced with every single year. Some of the most severe injuries that stem from fires include smoke inhalation and burn injuries, both of which can take the lives of those involved. If you have lost somebody you love in a house fire, you have options and should always have the help of an attorney on your side to assist you with your Georgia wrongful death claim.
Our Georgia accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you move forward after you have lost a loved one in a fire. We will stand by your side and ensure that your rights are being protected as you navigate the legal system for the first time. Our attorneys will ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for aspects such as medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and so much more. Please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you.
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