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Habersham County Emergency Services Battalion Chief Michael Alexander monitors the effectiveness of the firefighting operations at the Hollywood Baptist Church pastorium Monday morning. HABERSHAM COUNTY/Submitted
Two adults and five children escaped injury Monday morning when their home caught fire in the Hollywood community.
Habersham County E-911 received a call at 6:17 a.m. reporting a fire on the back porch area of the 2,000-square-foot brick home on a full basement.
The home, at 200 Hollywood Church Road, serves as the pastorium for Hollywood Baptist Church and is located on the church property.
Smoke and flames were visible from at least a half-mile away as Habersham County Emergency Services units arrived on scene and began attacking the fire.
One resident was treated at the scene for minor burns and smoke inhalation, but otherwise there were no injuries.
Firefighters remained on scene until 9:16 a.m.
The home suffered heavy damage, but the family was able to salvage some items after the fire was extinguished.
The fire, believed to be accidental in nature, is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
A GoFundMe created by April Akridge for the family raised $7,865 in the first 24 hours after it was put online. To donate, go to https://bit.ly/41VPXQ2.