Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Fire Services and other emergency personnel work the scene of a structure fire on Stekoa Falls Rd. in Clayton. No injuries were reported.
The cause of a structure fire in Clayton is under investigation by the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office, according to a statement from Rabun County Fire Services.
Rabun County Fire Services responded to a structure fire at 798 Stekoa Falls Rd. in Clayton at 3:21 p.m. on March 27.
It was initially reported that an elderly female was still inside, but after investigation it was determined there was no occupant inside. No injuries were reported.
Stations 1,6 and 12 were dispatched. Station 1 and Station 6 apparatus were returning from a fire alarm in Kingwood when the call was dispatched, according to the statement.
"The first apparatus arrived at a single-story structure with heavy fire involvement at the rear of the structure, including two vehicles under a car port," according to the statement. "Fire was also coming from the front door and living room windows."
"The fire attack was begun quickly, as well as a search for the occupant. After the fire was controlled and the primary search had revealed no occupant, family arrived on scene stating the missing female was safe with them," according to the statement.
Firefighters then assisted in removing items from the house for the family. The fire caused severe damage to the interior of the residence.
"We are thankful for the assistance of Rabun County EMS; Clayton Police Department; Rabun County Sheriff's Office; and Dillard Police Department on the scene. It was a true multi-agency response with all hands contributing to the best outcome possible for the situation," according to the statement.