Fire extinguished at Dollar General in Carrollton, officials say
Carrollton firefighters gather outside a Dollar General store along Bankhead Highway following a structure fire that crews extinguished before conducting salvage and overhaul operations on October 29, 2026 (FOX 5 Atlanta).
CARROLLTON, Ga. - Firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out Thursday at a Dollar General store along Bankhead Highway in Carrollton, officials confirmed.
What we know:
According to Carrollton Fire Chief Allen English, emergency crews responded to a fire at the Dollar General located at 1515 Bankhead Highway.
Firefighters brought the flames under control and extinguished the blaze. Crews transitioned into salvage and overhaul operations to check for hot spots and minimize additional property damage.
Chief English confirmed an investigation into the incident will follow once the scene is cleared and secured.
What we don't know:
Officials have not released the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage to the business.
Authorities have not indicated whether anyone was inside the store when the fire started or if any injuries were reported.
The Source: Information in this report was gathered from an official statement by Carrollton Fire Chief Allen English.