Teacher Killed in Georgia House Fire Leaving Family Hospitalized
Fire crews responded to a call just after 730 AM about smoke inside a house on the 120 block of Ridgewood Circle near Chickamauga according to Walker County officials. A teacher was killed and his wife and two children were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fire broke out at their northwest Georgia home on Sunday morning. Officials stated that the cause of the fire is under investigation. The family had been living in the home for several years and were well-known in the community. Neighbors reported seeing flames coming from the house and immediately called for help. Emergency responders arrived quickly but were unable to save the teacher. The wife and children were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The community is mourning the loss and has expressed their condolences to the affected family. Further details about the incident are expected as the investigation continues.
