Moultrie house fire leaves one injured and one missing : Neighborhood : MySouthwestGA.com

Moultrie house fire leaves one injured and one missing

Posted: 01.03.2013 at 10:02 AM

Updated: 01.03.2013 at 11:50 AM

The FOX 31 News Team covers Southwest Georgia 24/7

Officials with the Georgia Department of Insurance say that an investigation by the office revealed that 44-year-old Mary Bryant was smoking in her bed and fell asleep. / Georgia Department of Insurance

MOULTRIE, GA -- According to information from the Georgia Department of Insurance, Moultrie Fire Department crews battled a house blaze at 111 1/2 Street SW around 5:08 AM Thursday morning.

Fire department officials say they arrived shortly thereafter and extinguished the fire in the home. The home itself was over 75% damaged and lacked fire alarms.

Reports about the origin of the fire are currently conflicting, but both cite Mary Bryant as being injured in the fire. Officials with Moultrie Fire Department say that the fire originated in the living room while officials with the Georgia Department of Insurance say that Bryant was smoking in her bed and fell asleep.

Fire fighters were able to find Bryant and she was taken to Colquitt Regional Medical Center, then later airlifted to Joseph Still Burn center in Augusta.

Fire investigator Justin Cox says Bryant was the only person in the home and neighbors had told them that she had a brother that occasionally stayed there. Georgia Insurance Commission officials say that the missing person was found and unharmed.

Cox also wants to remind people make sure they have fire alarms and that they are in working condition.

Earlier in the morning, insurance officials say that two people had been injured and one is missing with early reports from the scene confirming one fatality, but medical officials were able to revive the person, but did not specify who at the time. However, local fire officials say that it was miscommunication.

Stay connected to MySouthWestGA.com as stories develop and the FOX 31 Newscast at 10 PM. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter to join in on the conversation and connect with FOX 31!

Related Links

		Fire displaces whole triplex on Christmas night
		Fatal fire in Moultrie

Comments are the sole responsibility of the person posting them; they are not reflective of the views or opinions of Barrington Broadcasting, Fox 31, its directors or employees. If you believe a comment violates the Barrington Terms of Use, please flag it above.

Popular Stories

Senior graduates after overcoming many obstacles
Courtney Highfield | Yesterday at 4:07 PM

Preventative maintenance could go a long way
Yesterday at 8:55 PM

ASU police officer set to deploy in June
Colby Gallagher | Yesterday at 9:00 PM | 2 comments

Follow My Southwest GA

Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below

submit

Special Features

Legal

Finding the right lawyer to handle your needs is important.

Bright Side

Spreading the good news around Southwest Georgia!

Win a booster seat!

Click above for your chance to win a booster seat and get safety tips for your child!

Find it, click it, use it... your neighborhood business guide.

Latest Headlines

Salvation Army needs community to step up
The Salvation Army provides shelter to the homeless on a daily basis, food and clothes for those who can’t afford it, and prayer services every Sunday and they rely on donations to get by.
read more »
Carrying the torch through Georgia
Planning Commission denies reconsideration for variance
Special Olympics postponed due to weather
Georgia Forward ‘Gamechangers' bring ideas for growth
Albany Heights residents displaced by arson

Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia