Fire Destroys Home on Highway 18 East

QUITMAN – Multiple firefighters responded to the scene of a mobile home structure fire in the 2400 block of Highway 18 East near Bubba’s.

Upon arrival the home was fully engulfed with heavy smoke and flames.

Officials reported no injuries are involved and the residents who wasn’t at home at the time of the blaze; came in, found the home was on fire and made it out safely.

A passing motorist on Highway 18 saw the smoke and called 911 to report the fire.

Quitman, East Quitman, Desoto and Stonewall Fire Departments responded to the scene along with the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and EMEPA power officials

Below is the CCHT video of the fire which is currently under investigation by Clarke County Fire Investigator Shane Harper.