Two fires — no connection
Oconee fire fighters are telling 101.7/WGOG NEWS two fires between Long Creek and Mountain Rest areas yesterday had no connection. One was a 1-thousand acre prescribed burn in the vicinity of Cassidy Bridge Road; the other, a home fire along that road. According to a report from Walhalla Fire Department, heavy fire damage occurred to the roof and attic. Three occupants, two adults and a child, were being assisted by the Red Cross.