Valdosta Fire Department responds to structure fire on Charlton St.
Published 9:32 am Monday, February 3, 2025
- Valdosta firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire Sunday afternoon. No one was injured but two occupants were displaced.
VALDOSTA — A house fire Sunday afternoon resulted in no injuries, but it did displace two people.
The Valdosta Fire Department responded about 4:22 p.m. Sunday to the report of a structure fire at 602 Charlton St., according to a statement from the VFD. The first fire unit arrived within four minutes to find smoke and flames coming from a single-family residence.
A total of twenty firefighters responded, quickly bringing the fire under control and rescuing a dog, the VFD statement said. Two occupants were displaced as a result of the fire, and the American Red Cross was notified for assistance. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Valdosta Police Department and SGMC Health EMS assisted with on-scene operations.
For more information and media inquiries, contact Fire Chief Brian Boutwell at bboutwell@valdostacity.com.
