Crime & Safety
2 Injured In East Cherokee Drive Fire
An explosion started at an East Cherokee Drive home Sunday, when a resident tried to light a stove, according to first responders.
CANTON, GA — Two people were injured in a structure fire Sunday evening at East Cherokee Drive near Water Tank Road, according to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services.
The fire occurred around 6:45 p.m. at a single-story house, fire officials said. Three people were home at the time of the fire.
The man and woman that were injured were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.
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A power line was down and arcing when firefighters arrived, fire officials said.
Firemen shut off the home's gas supply and the power company shut off power, officials said.
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According to the fire department, the residents were trying to light a stove when there was an explosion, which resulted in a fire. The cause is being investigated.
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