One dead in Athens house fire
Updated Dec 29, 2020;
One person is dead following an early morning fire in Athens.
Athens Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire today 4:11 a.m. on Lawson Street off Forrest Street.
Interim Chief James Hand said there was one fatality. The fire appears to be unintentional. Crews were still on the scene around 11 a.m.
The victim’s name will be released later.
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