Dalton, GA – One Injured in Serious Commercial Fire on Roland Hills Dr

Dalton, GA (March 12, 2023) – One person was seriously injured in a commercial fire that took place in Dalton around 8 p.m. on the night of Sunday, March 12.

According to Whitfield County Fire responders, the fire broke out late at night in a commercial structure behind fire station 1 on Roland Hills Drive. When fire crews received a call, they immediately responded and found that the commercial structure was completely engulfed in flames by the time that they arrived.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were dispatched to the scene to help. One person who was inside the structure at the time sustained serious injuries. They were transported to the hospital by Hamilton ambulance crews, though their current condition is not yet known.

The area was blocked off for some time following the fire. It took fire crews an extended period of time to completely bring the fire under control.

The investigation into the circumstances leading up to the fire remains ongoing at this time.

Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the party injured in this incident with hopes of a full recovery.

Fires and Explosions in Georgia 

3/12 Dalton, GA – One Injured in Serious Commercial Fire on Roland Hills Dr More fires break out in Georgia than many other states in the U.S. Though many of these fires are quickly brought under control by fire crews, others blaze out of control and burn structures to the ground. Fires and explosions happen in both residential and commercial areas, sometimes causing severe damage and harm to occupants. In one recent year, it was determined that there were 6 fatalities and 21 injuries reported out of every 1,000 fires. If you have sustained injuries in a fire-related incident, you know how difficult the recovery can be. Speaking with a skilled attorney is in your best interests at this time.

Fires are very concerning events that can typically be prevented in homes and businesses. However, sometimes fires break out within seconds and quickly engulf entire structures. The injuries that stem from fires can be severe, which include some of the following:

  • Smoke inhalation injuries
  • Burn injuries
  • Death, in some of the worst cases

If you have been hurt in a fire that you believe was caused by negligence, it is important to know that you have options. Speaking with a dedicated Dalton personal injury attorney can help you during one of the most difficult times in your life.

At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, we are here to protect your rights after you have been hurt in a fire. The insurance company may try to do whatever they can to offer you much less than you deserve in damages, as well as deny your claim altogether if they believe they have the opportunity. This is why you need legal help on your side who has handled these types of claims in the past and will help you navigate the legal system in Georgia during one of the most difficult times in your life. We are here to help you obtain the compensation that you deserve at this time. Please contact a fire accident attorney in Dalton at (888) 579-1790 to find out what we can do for you at this time.

Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified, so if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.

Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.

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