Couple Rescued From Dalton House Fire Remain Hospitalized At Augusta Burn Center

Monday, February 25, 2013

A couple rescued from a burning house in Dalton last Wednesday morning remain hospitalized at a burn center in Augusta, Ga.

They were identified as Danny and Joy Hunter.

Both victims were treated at the scene and then flown by helicopter to the burn center.

Firefighters were dispatched at 12:03 a.m. to the structure fire at 217 Griffin St. When they arrived at 12:07 a.m., they found the structure on fire and forced entry through the front door while another crew ventilated the structure by cutting a hole in the roof.


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