An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire at a house on Stephens Road early today, according to Hall County Fire Rescue. It was reported about 6:00 in the 5200 block.
First arriving firefighters found a small single-story residence with a smoldering back porch. Prior to their arrival, the homeowner was able to extinguish the bulk of the fire, preventing it from causing any further damage.
After making sure the fire did not extend beyond the porch, the firefighters worked to evacuate smoke from the home and extinguish any remaining hot spots on the porch.
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