Early morning fire in southern Oconee

The occupants of a burning home in the vicinity of Coneross Creek Road are reported to have escaped this morning without injury. This morning’s fire occurred on Webb Heights Circle inside the Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department district. From around 12:30 this morning, the fire kept numerous Oconee fire stations busy for about two and a half hours. The cause of the fire is believed to have been electrical, having originated in the ceiling of the home.