Aftermath of a fire near Walhalla

Twenty-four hours later, investigators continue to size up why fire started in a vacated house near Walhalla. Fire brought heavy damage yesterday morning at 1757 Pickens Highway.  This morning Chief Doug Kelley of the Walhalla Department said there are no answers to why the fire started, but the incident has been referred to the investigative division of the Oconee Sheriff’s Office.