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Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King has announced an investigation into a wildland fire in Vidalia. The incident, which occurred on March 8, 2025, is being examined by the State Fire Marshal’s Office after their assistance was requested for what is considered a suspicious fire on Old Petross Circle in Montgomery County.
Commissioner King stated, "Upon extinguishment, three areas of origin were identified. Investigators observed damage on four vehicles, the porch of a structure, and less than a quarter acre of land." He further noted that "the cause of the fire is classified as incendiary."
The office is collaborating with the Higgston Fire Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to carry out this investigation.
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