UPDATE: According to the Watson Fire Chief, they received a call about a house fire on Cumberland Drive in Effingham. Upon arrival by fire crews, they discovered that the garage of the Stuckey residence was on fire and the flames had spread into the household. The Chief pulled a level 1 Box Alarm that pages out area fire departments to the scene and for station coverage. The Chief stated that he attempted to have crews battle the blaze from inside of the residence, but was unable to due to the instability of the structure. He then pulled the fire crews out of the home and had them attack the fire from the exterior. The fire is under control and crews are currently still on scene. A pickup truck and camper were destroyed in the fire as well. The Chief did confirm that all occupants of the household were out of the house when he arrived on scene with no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire marshal.
We have received reports of a structure fire on Cumberland Drive in Effingham. Please avoid the area if at all possible.
Story Will Be Updated.
We have received reports of a structure fire on Cumberland Drive in Effingham. Please avoid the area if at all possible.
Story Will Be Updated.