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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Allenhurst fire displaces family of two Fire occurred Sunday morning
An early morning fire in the 200 block of Salette Street has left a man and a woman displaced after their mobile home was destroyed in the blaze.
According to Walthourville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fire Chief, Anthony Burns the fire was reported shortly after 8:30 a.m. when the male occupant of the home smelled smoke. When he went to investigate he encountered heavy smoke in the hallway and jumped out of a window to safety. When fire fighters arrived they encountered flames shooting from a bedroom window. The firefighters were able to gain entry into the residence through the front door and bring the fire under control within nine minutes. Burns said it’s too early to determine how the fire started.
Two displaced by fire in Allenhurst
Two displaced by fire in Allenhurst By WTOC Staff | February 28, 2021 at 11:45 AM EST - Updated February 28 at 9:03 PM
LIBERTY CO., Ga. (WTOC) - A mobile home fire has left two people displaced in Allenhurst.
It occurred on the 200 block of Salette Street around 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
According to Walthourville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Anthony Burns, the male occupant of the home smelled smoke and went to investigate when he discovered heavy smoke in the hallway. He was able to jump out of a window to safety.
When firefighters arrived, flames were coming from a bedroom window. They were able to enter the home through the front door to extinguish the fire.
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HINESVILLE, Ga. - Savannah Technical College has selected Anthony Burns as its Department Head for Fire Science. He teaches and coordinates academic programs, advise students, supervise faculty and perform various departmental and college-wide assignments.
Burns has more than 25 years of fire service experience. He is the Fire Chief for Walthourville Volunteer Fire Department. He has been a fire and public safety instructor since 2009. He also has first responder and emergency medical technician certification.