March 26th, 2025 – 5:30 PM
Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –
Updated article:
Previously Reported: On Wednesday afternoon, Floyd 911 Dispatch received a report of a structure fire at the Redmond Chase Apartments, located off Redmond Circle near Technology Parkway.
Multiple fire engines responded, and firefighters evacuated residents from the building.
Three individuals sustained injuries, with one person transported by EMS for burns and smoke inhalation. The affected apartment unit suffered extensive damage.
Earlier in the day, the Rome-Floyd Fire Department held a press conference at the Floyd County Emergency Management Building to address the recent wildfires across Rome and Floyd County.
In this WRGA video report:
- Rome-Floyd Fire Division Chief and Public Information Officer Jamie Stone opened the briefing with an update on previous fires from the past few days.
- Fire Investigator Brenton Whatley spoke more about the fires that broke out Tuesday along Chulio and Mathis Roads.
- Rome-Floyd Fire Division Chief of Operations Clete Bonnie explained the challenges of combating wildfires compared to typical structure fires.
Additionally, Floyd County Police Public Information Officer Mike Bell urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to past fires or reckless burning by contacting the Rome-Floyd Fire Department at (706) 236-4500.
