A Jones County family escaped their burning home with their lives Sunday evening.
Jeremy and Julie Rayburn were in bed along with their daughter when loud noises that “sounded like fireworks” woke them up. Mr. Rayburn left his bedroom to go out and investigate when he saw flames through his kitchen window.
He, his family, and their dog escaped the residence safely.
Meanwhile, their neighbor saw the fire from across the yard and activated 911 at 11:00 p.m. Sunday evening.
M&M, Glade, Powers, Sandersville, and Rustin Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the home at 44 Woodside Drive and found half the single-story him engulfed in flames. After an immediate offensive attack, firefighters were able to control and ultimately extinguish the blaze.
The home sustained major damage.
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Dixie Electric Power Association also responded. The fire is believed to have started in the carport area of the home and appears accidental.