Soso, Hebron and Calhoun volunteer fire departments responded to the report of a structure fire at 2003 Highway 28 West in the Gitano community this morning at 3:57 a.m. Upon arrival the first responding fire personnel found the single story brick home fully involved. A defensive attack on the fire was initiated to contain the blaze.
Brandon Gardner and his girlfriend live at the home, along with their dog. Gardner stated that the two awakened to a popping sound and thought it was storming outside. He walked into the kitchen to investigate and said he could see one of the doors in the home glowing orange. They both immediately evacuated the home with their dog and activated 911.
The home sustained heavy damage, but no injuries were reported. Jones County Sheriff's Office was also on scene.
Information by Dana Bumgardner/PIO - Jones County Fire Council