Cherokee County
Fire & Emergency Services
Fire & Emergency Services
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services responded to four separate structure fires in the Canton area over a 12-hour period between Thursday evening and Friday morning. Fortunately, no civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
The first fire occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m. Thursday on Killian Street. Firefighters arrived to find an active fire inside the residence and immediately began an aggressive interior attack while conducting a primary search of the home. Crews were able to extinguish the fire and bring the situation under control. During the search, firefighters located a family dog named Zeus inside the home. Sadly, the dog had already succumbed before crews arrived. After the incident, firefighters assisted the family by respectfully burying Zeus while neighbors gathered around them offering prayers and support.
Just before 9:00 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a second incident on Meridian Street. Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire on the exterior of the home. Firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading throughout the rest of the structure. No injuries were reported.
The third fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. Friday at the Waffle House on Marietta Highway. Firefighters arrived to find smoke conditions coming from an HVAC unit on the building. Crews quickly investigated and mitigated the issue. Fortunately, no significant damage occurred to the structure.
The fourth fire occurred around 8:30 a.m. Friday on Royal Crescent Terrace. Residents were alerted by their working smoke alarms as a fire rapidly developed in their garage. The early warning allowed everyone inside the home to escape safely before firefighters arrived. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading further into the home.
All four fires remain under investigation, but preliminary findings indicate they appear to be accidental in nature, and no foul play is suspected at this time.
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services would like to remind residents that working smoke alarms save lives. Ensure smoke alarms are installed on every level of your home and inside sleeping areas, and test them monthly. Families should also practice a home fire escape plan so everyone knows how to get out quickly and safely in the event of a fire.