DADE COUNTY, Georgia - Monday, June 22,2009 - 2:25 am - North Dade and
Trenton Fire Departments were alerted of a structure fire on Creek Road at
the Flight Park Landing Zone. Within minutes, North Dade Engine 4 arrived on
the scene under the command of Captain John Pangle. Captain Pangle
immediately reported to structures fully involved. Within seconds, crews
with the Trenton Fire Department arrived on the scene and crews quickly
started an aggressive attack on the fire.
Crews on the scene quickly called for
assistance from the New Home Fire department. Meanwhile other firefighters
quickly worked to stop the fire from traveling as it was impinging on
another building. Quick work on behalf of the firefighters saved that
structure and several others that were nearby. It took several hours to
completely extinguish the fire. The exact cause is still under
investigation, however authorities do believe there was foul play involved.
Dade County Investigators do have a
suspect in custody, however the investigation is ongoing.
Story and photos by Bill Carson
