Pets die in Habersham County house fire

Habersham County Emergency Services personnel attempt to resuscitate the pets that were inside the home during Tuesday’s fire.Photo byRob Moore/Habersham County

Emergency personnel say two family pets died in a house fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon north of Clarkesville.

Units responded to 127 Lone Wolf Way off Hollywood Highway at about 2:50 p.m. According to Habersham County Emergency Services, the residents were out of the house by the time emergency personnel arrived but were unable to get all of their pets out.

Firefighters retrieved two family pets from the home. First responders attempted to resuscitate them, but neither survived.

Firefighters threw up a ladder to make entry into the home. The residents safely evacuated before they arrived, but two family pets died.

Officials say firefighters brought the fire under control within 30 minutes. The westbound lane of Hollywood Highway was closed until about 4:40 p.m. due to a large supply hose from a hydrant that they used.

Photo byRob Moore/Habersham County

“We’d like to thank the Habersham County Road Department personnel who came out and brought us cones and assisted the sheriff’s office with traffic control,” said HCES Battalion Chief Jason Garrett. “They were there within just a few minutes, and it was a huge help to us.”

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.