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News From Oconee County Fire Rescue

Calls Oconee County Fire Rescue responded to during the week of Sept. 19-25.

Here is a summary of calls responded to during the week of Sept. 19-25:

Mobile Home Fire: A vacant mobile home at 1900 Atlanta Highway in Bogart around 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 19.Β  The following day, firefighters were dispatched to the scene again for a "." Fire Chief Bruce Thaxton said the .

Alarm Activations: Firefighters checked on two alarm activations during the week.Β  The first was at a 3000 block address of Colham Ferry Road on Sept. 21 just after noon.Β  The second was at on Mars Hill Road the same day around 1:30 p.m.

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Auto Accident: Crews assisted with an auto accident at Georgia Highway 316 and Loop 10 on the morning of Sept. 23 at 7:29 a.m.

Natural Gas Leak: Firefighters checked out a 2500 block address of New High Shoals Road where a natural gas leak was reported at 5:01 p.m. on Sept. 23.

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Oven Fire: An oven caught on fire at an 8400 block address of Macon Highway on Sept. 23 shortly before 10:30 p.m.

Downed Tree and Powerlines: Around 7:30 p.m. in the 4900 block Colham Ferry Road, crews responded to a report of a downed tree and powerlines.

There were a total of 37 medical emergencies last week. All information was provided by Oconee County Fire Rescue.


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