Floor collapses during massive house party near UGA, dozens injured
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Athens-Clarke County Fire responded to a shocking scene early Friday morning after a massive house party led to a floor collapse.
The department was notified of an incident on Magnolia Bluff Drive near UGA around 1:00 a.m. When they received information on the unusually large number of people inside the home, the response was upgraded to include an Engine, Rescue truck, and a Battalion Chief.
Athens-Clarke County Police were already on the scene when fire crews arrived, working to remove victims from within the structure. National EMS ambulances were also on the scene, and the nature of the emergency led to another fire response upgrade with an additional Rescue truck and Battalion Chief requested.