WINDER FIRE. DEPT. NEWS RELEASE:
“Winder Fire Department responded to a possible apartment fire on Apperson Drive about 1:15 Wednesday afternoon.
A Winder Police officer and a Barrow County Sheriff’s deputy removed the apartment occupants, including three small children.
Two children and both law enforcement officers were transported for smoke inhalation. The fire was contained to the room of origin, according to Matt Whiting, Winder Fire Chief.
“We are incredibly grateful for the swift and coordinated efforts of our local first responders. Their quick actions ensured that this situation was contained effectively, and lives were saved.””