First responders from the City of Monroe and Walton County Fire Rescue had a busy afternoon Wednesday. First, Monroe Fire Department crews responded to a car that had crashed into a house in the 500 block of N. Broad Street, next to Church’s Chicken. Monroe Fire Chief Andrew Dykes said Georgia State Patrol was working the crash but fortunately no injuries were reported.
A car crashed into a home in the 500 block of N Broad Street on Wednesday afternoon. Photo credit: Monroe Fire Department
At 3:15 pm, Walton County Fire Rescue and Loganville Fire Department responded to a house fire on Carter Drive near Walnut Grove.
“Upon arrival, firefighters found a working fire in one of the bedrooms of the home. The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters on scene, WCFR Deputy Chief Craig League said. “All of the occupants were able to get out of the house. One male victim was treated for smoke inhalation but refused transport by EMS.”
League said the fire caused moderate damage to the house. Red Cross is providing victim assistance to the three adult occupants of the home.
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