Five Jones County volunteer fire departments responded to a structure fire at 3721 Highway 29 South yesterday evening about 4:30 p.m. A neighbor across the road from the house noticed visible flames on the east side of the single family wooden home and called 911.
Upon arrival of the first responding fire personnel, the home was found to be fully engulfed in flames and a large propane tank near the home was in danger of rupture. Firefighters were able to stave off any incident with the propane tank but the home sustained major damage. Traffic on Highway 29 was slowed for about two hours due to heavy presence of fire apparatus at the residence.
The resident of the home, Lynn Henley, was not present at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported.
Union, Ovett, Glade, Johnson and Moselle volunteer fire departments responded to the call. Jones County Sheriff's Office and Dixie Electric Power Association also responded to the scene.
Information/Dana Bumgardner, PIO - Jones County Fire Council