Update: Family of 4 displaced by morning fire in Social Circle

The Red Cross is assisting the family

Update

Social Circle Fire Chief Ken Zaydel said the call on the house fire on S. Cherokee Road in the city came in at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

“Fire crews were able to contain the fire to one room. There was moderate smoke damage throughout the home,” Zaydel said. “There was a family of four displaced by the fire. Red Cross was contacted and are assisting the family.”

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA (Oct. 23, 2024) – Social Circle Fire Department and Walton County Fire Rescue are on the scene of a working house fire in the 800 block of South Cherokee Road (Ga Hwy 11) in the city of Social Circle.

WCFR Assistant Chief Craig League said to expect delays in the area. South Cherokee Road is currently shut down.

We will update when more information is available. Avoid the area.