Note: The following update was provided by the Polk County Volunteer Fire Department. – KtE

On March 29, 2022 the Polk County Fire Department with assistance from Rockmart Fire Department responded to a house fire located at the address of 13 Oak Road in Aragon, GA. The call was dispatched at 1:29 A.M. and the first fire truck arrived at 1:39 A.M.

Upon arrival of the fire department personnel began to fight the fire from the inside, but due to deteriorating conditions within the house they had to pull out and fight the fire from the outside.

Four people were injured as a result of the fire. A 56 year old female, 60 year old male and one infant girl was flown by helicopter to Grady Hospital Burn Center due to severe injuries from the fire. A two year old girl was transported by Advent-Redmond Emergency Medical Services to an area hospital due to burns. At this time the exact condition of the victims is unknown.

As protocol the Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigation Unit was called to investigate the cause of the fire. Investigators from the State determined that the fire started in the attic, and the cause of the fire is most likely electrical in nature.

This is the 253rd call this year, and 25th house fire Polk County Fire Department has responded to this year within Polk County. Polk County Fire Department sends their thoughts to the victims and families impacted by this devastating event.

Previously posted:

Two adults and two infants were taken to the hospital with what officials who were on the scene of a fire described as “severe injuries” overnight in Aragon.

According to an official from the Polk County Volunteer Fire Department, the house fire that firefighters were called out to battle around 1:30 a.m. this morning is under investigation by the State Fire Marshals Office.

This is part of the routine for any fire that has caused injury or death.

The 13 Oak Street house fire saw units Rockmart Fire and Rescue and the Polk County Volunteer Fire Department on scene for several hours early this morning.

Per officials, the adults and one of the infants were hurt seriously enough to be airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for emergency treatment. It was unknown where the second infant was sent for treatment at this time.

A further press release is expected on the incident from fire officials. Check back for more details as they become available.