Fire officials working to determine cause of fire at Athens lumber business, 2nd fire in two weeks

CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters from the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department told Channel 2 Action News that they battled another fire at Hogan Lumber on Sunday night.

This was the second large fire at Hogan Lumber in less than two weeks.

Fire officials responded to 325 Tallassee Road around 7:51 p.m. in reference to a possible structure fire. When on the scene, firefighters reported heavy fire conditions.

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Due to the heavy fire conditions, fire crews were unable to enter most areas to search for possible victims.

Fire officials tell Channel 2 Action News they have been on the scene since Sunday evening working to extinguish all small and hidden fires.

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Fire investigators and police are also on the scene to determine the possible cause of the fire.

Officials told Channel 2 Action News that on Dec. 10, the department responded to a fire in a different building located at the same address.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

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