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Fire engulfs historic Georgia courthouse
Fire crews are working to extinguish a major fire that broke out in the historic Floyd County Courthouse on Monday afternoon. Authorities have evacuated the nearby public as parts of the building have collapsed.
ROME, Ga. - Police are urging residents to avoid the area around the historic Floyd County Courthouse as crews work to extinguish a major fire that broke out.
What we know:
Rome police said to avoid the 5th Avenue area at Tribune and Government Plaza as the courthouse remains on fire.
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Fire engulfs historic Floyd County Courthouse
FOX 5 viewer video shows a massive fire at the historic Floyd County Courthouse as fire crews work to extinguish the flames.
Authorities are evacuating those inside the building and the surrounding areas.
Videos sent to FOX 5 show large black plumes of smoke pouring from the building with flames spilling out the sides.
Chunks of bricks can be seen falling from the structure as fire crews deploy large hoses to put out the fire.
SKYFOX 5 captured video of the building's bell tower collapsing and erupting in flames.
What we don't know:
Officials have not said how the fire started or provided further information.
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Major fire at historic Floyd County courthouse
A massive fire has broken out at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse in downtown Rome on Monday, March 23, 2026. Emergency crews are currently on the scene battling heavy flames and thick black smoke that can be seen billowing across the city’s skyline. The fire was reported early this afternoon, prompting the Rome Police Department to issue an urgent traffic advisory, asking residents to avoid 5th Avenue at Tribune and the Government Plaza area while fire operations are underway.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Rome Police Department and a FOX 5 viewer.