Woman, 26, Dies In House Fire At Rising Fawn, Ga.; 3 Others Injured

  • Thursday, August 3, 2017

A woman was killed in a house fire in Rising Fawn, Ga., early Thursday morning. Three others in the home were injured. She was identified as 26-year-old Brandy Hester.

The fire broke out at 1:30 a.m. at the residence at 571 S. US Hwy, 11 near the Alabama state line.

The Dade County Sheriff's Office said three family members tried to go back in and save the woman who was still inside.

 Two people were taken to the hospital by ambulance, while the third person drove to the hospital.

The fire is believed to have started in the kitchen.

There were six people in the house when the blaze broke out.

Breaking News
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 4/19/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: ARHART, KRISTOPHER 2208 LYONS LANE SODDY DAISY, 37379 Age at Arrest: 41 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ... more

Upcoming Road Closings Announced
  • 4/18/2024

Here are upcoming road closings for special events: 4 Bridges Arts Festival Reggie White Boulevard will be closed at the First Horizon Pavilion from Friday, at 8 a.m. until Sunday, at 6 ... more

HCSO Corrections Sergeant Assaulted And Injured By Inmate
HCSO Corrections Sergeant Assaulted And Injured By Inmate
  • 4/18/2024

A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Sergeant was assaulted on Wednesday evening on duty while attempting to move an inmate from an isolation unit in the George 3 Housing Unit at the ... more