Unextinguished fire pits blamed for 3 home fires in Hall County in a week, fire department warns - Gainesville Times

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Unextinguished fire pits blamed for 3 home fires in Hall County in a week, fire department warns

Nine people were displaced in a fire early Wednesday in Buford. Two structures were destroyed, and two surrounding homes were damaged. No one was injured. (Photo provided by Hall County Fire Rescue)

03202025 Fire 01 — Nine people were displaced in a fire early Wednesday in Buford. Two structures were destroyed, and two surrounding homes were damaged. No one was injured. (Photo provided by Hall County Fire Rescue)

The Times

Updated: Mar 26, 2025, 10:06 PM

Published: Mar 26, 2025, 7:06 PM

Three recent fires created in part by unextinguished fire pits destroyed three homes, a car and a quarter of an acre of woodland, according to the Hall County fire department.

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