Hiram police officer's home catches fire Thursday
Credit: Paulding County Fire and Rescue
PAUDLING COUNTY, Ga. - Paulding County Fire & Rescue crews responded Thursday to a house fire on Baywood Crossing in Hiram, where strong winds made an already challenging situation even more difficult for firefighters on scene.
What we know:
Despite the conditions, crews were able to quickly bring the flames under control and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes, according to the department.
The house belongs to an officer with the Hiram Police Department. In response, the Paulding Public Safety Appreciation Foundation has launched a fundraiser to assist the family as they recover from the loss.
Donations can be made at: https://givebutter.com/hirampolice.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire has not been released at this time. Additionally, the fire department did not release the officer's name.