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West Hall house catches fire during early morning thunderstorm
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Firefighters put out a house fire early Friday, Aug. 11, in West Hall. Three dogs escaped unharmed, and no one else, including firefighters and the house's occupants, was hurt. (Photo courtesy Hall County Fire Rescue)
Jeff Gill
The Times
Updated: Aug 11, 2023, 3:08 PM
Published: Aug 11, 2023, 2:57 PM
A two-story home in West Hall caught fire early Friday, Aug. 11 during a thunderstorm, with one witness reporting the house had been struck by lightning.
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What's up with grass fires on I-985 in Hall County? An expert explains
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Gwinnett County firefighters are working on three grass fires between mile markers 2 and 5 along Interstate 985, the largest being roughly two to three acres. (Charles Hill Morris Jr.) (File photo)
Ben Anderson
The Times
Updated: Mar 13, 2025, 6:37 PM
Published: Mar 13, 2025, 5:42 PM
With multiple grass fires along Interstate 985 this year, including one on Tuesday that sent thick plumes of smoke across the roadway and halted traffic, you may be wondering what is causing these fires and whether they are more frequent than usual.
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