BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – A big hearth broke out on a well-known Georgia vacationer strip Saturday.
The Fannin County Emergency Administration Company (EMA) mentioned somebody known as in a attainable construction hearth at Danielle’s Cafe in downtown Blue Ridge at 1:39 p.m.
FOX 5 Atlanta viewers within the space despatched a number of images and movies exhibiting the flames and enormous plumes of smoke billowing from a sequence of retailers.
Firefighters mentioned they have been in a position to save three companies and three properties that have been straight impacted.
Blue Ridge is understood for its views, climbing trails, waterfalls, luxurious cabins, and outlets. It is frequented by folks on the lookout for a scenic getaway and retirees.
Simply final 12 months, the realm was ranked as one of many Greatest Mountain Cities by Southern Dwelling Journal.
Fannin County EMA warned folks in opposition to visiting the downtown space Saturday afternoon as they want the roadway clear for public security crews. As of three:30 p.m. they have been nonetheless engaged on sizzling zones.
