Juliette, GA – Firefighter Injured in House Fire on Benton Rd
Juliette, GA (June 9, 2021) – At 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, June 9, a firefighter was injured in a house fire in Juliette.
According to Monroe County officials, the fire took place at a house on 53 Benton Road. When crews arrived at the ranch home, they found out that the right side of the house was fully engulfed in flames. Approximately 17 firefighters were present at the scene.
Eight people were inside the home when it caught on fire. The parties were identified as two adults and six children, all of whom made it out safely. One of the firefighters who was putting out the fire was taken to the hospital due to injuries caused by fighting the fire. They are expected to make a full recovery.
The area was blocked for some time as police investigated. Their current investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fires in Georgia
House fires occur every single year in Georgia in both residential and commercial areas. These fires take place in the blink of an eye due to many different reasons, though many fires are preventable. Some of the most life-altering injuries that stem from house fires include smoke inhalation and burn injuries, both of which send victims to the hospital for a period of time as they work on their recovery. You may be feeling helpless and alone after a house fire. This is why you should seek the help of a legal advocate in your time of need.
The aftermath of a house fire can have a huge impact on your life. Injured victims will typically have a variety of questions that they cannot answer on their own after a fire. For instance, what evidence will you need to gather to show that another party is at fault for your accident? What deadlines will you have to abide by as you move forward with your claim? Will your case be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you can answer when you speak with a knowledgeable Georgia personal injury attorney. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in house fires at www.attorneykennugent.com.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC have helped many victims of Georgia house fires over the years. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after a fire and offer our help and resources in your time of need. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects in your time of need. Please do not hesitate to contact a Georgia accident attorney at (888) 579-1790 that you can rely on.
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