Crime & Safety
4 Forsyth Deputies Sent To Hospital After Jail Fire
Four Forsyth County Sheriff's Deputies were sent to the hospital to be checked out for smoke inhalation after an evening fire at the jail.
CUMMING, GA — Four Forsyth County Sheriff's Deputies were sent to the hospital to be checked out for smoke inhalation after an evening fire at the Forsyth County Detention Center Tuesday. No inmates were affected and were immediately put on lock down.
The Forsyth Fire Department put out the fire in the basement and checked the jail for safety.
The Forsyth County Detention Center is located at 202 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Cumming.
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"Thank you to everyone for your prayers and well wishes," reads the Forsyth County Sheriff's Facebook page. "We also appreciate the work of FCFD, Cumming PD, and Forsyth County Emergency management. #fcsoStrong."
Photo courtesy Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
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