A mobile home along U.S. 33-119 near the Gilmer County line on Bear
Fork was
completely destroyed by fire Monday morning. Charles Sampson, owner
of the home,
his wife and children had left the residence earlier. The blaze was
discovered by
neighbors.
Mobile home burning near Gilmer-Calhoun line
Family was away from the home
Home is a total loss
Grantsville and Arnoldsburg VFD's respond
The fire was reported at 9:18 a.m. with the Grantsville and
Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire
Departments responding with five pieces of fire apparatus. The home
was completely
engulfed when firemen arrived.
The origin of the fire was unknown, according to fireman Keith Smith
of the
Grantsville VFD.
Calhoun EMS responded to a single car accident on the Nobe Road near
Five Forks
General Store at 4:43 p.m. There were no injuries requiring
transport.
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