Fire Destroys Army's JAG Legal Office at Ft. Benning

A fire destroyed a building that houses the Judge Advocate General's office at Fort Benning.

Fort Benning Fire Chief Arthur Simmons says a military police officer was treated for smoke inhalation in the Friday night blaze.

The JAG office, staffed by some 22 attorneys, handles legal matters for soldiers, including criminal investigations.

Benning emergency service director Lt. Col. Kevin Clarke says 35 Columbus and Fort Benning firefighters battled the fire, which they got under control around 1 a.m. Saturday.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

(AP)

Schools re-open after fire

A massive tire plant fire in west Georgia will not keep local schools closed for another day. Five schools in Bowdon in Carroll County closed today because of the Carlisle Tire and Wheel company blaze. The fire started early Sunday morning and crews battled hot spots into the night. No word on what sparked the blaze. There were no injuries.

(With help from Associated Press)

Blaze in northwest Cobb County kills 14 horses

14 horses were killed in a barn fire late Thursday night in northwest Cobb County. Firefighters were called to the scene around 11pm and found the barn fully engulfed in flames. A Cobb fire spokesman says the fire appears accidental, but because of the amount of damage, time will be needed for a final determination of cause. The owner’s of the barn provide boarding services for horses. Officials say it’s unclear how many horses belonged to the owners, and the number belonging to others boarding their animals there.