<div>ATKINSON COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A lit candle is suspected to be the cause of a house fire that happened in Atkinson County late Tuesday night.Satilla REMC tells WALB that certain areas are still without power due to Hurricane Helene, and that home was one.Allegedly the owner fell asleep Tuesday night with the candle it, resulting in the house fire. Leaving the home in complete loss.WALB Ashanti Isaac will be speaking with Satilla REMC on how they are continuing their efforts to restoring power for users in Atkinson and Coffee County.Stay tuned at WALB News 10 at 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts.Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article’s headline in your message.To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WALB on Facebook and X (Twitter). For more South Georgia news, download the WALB News app from the Apple Store or Google Play.</div>

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Lit candle suspected of causing house fire in Atkinson County

ATKINSON COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A lit candle is suspected to be the cause of a house fire that happened in Atkinson County late Tuesday night. Satilla REMC tells WALB that certain areas are still without power due to Hurricane Helene, and that home was one. Allegedly the owner fell...