Habersham Co. EMS responds to Commercial Fire in Demorest

Habersham County Emergency Services units responded at 10:35am Friday with Demorest Fire Department, Clarkesville Fire Department, and Cornelia Fire Department for a reported commercial fire at 101 Adams Drive in Demorest.  The building houses My Family Doc LLC and G-1 Healthcare LLC and is located on Business Highway 441 at Adams Drive, across Adams Drive from Habersham Medical Center.  The caller at My Family Doc reported smoke coming out of the ceiling and told Habersham County E-911 dispatchers Georgia Power Co. already had a representative on scene.  Personnel had evacuated the building prior to responders’ arrival.  Engine 13, Engine 14, Captain 1, Battalion 1 and PIO responded, along with Demorest Engine 5, Rescue 5, and 551, Clarkesville Engine 3, Cornelia Ladder 2, and Fire Marshal 2.  No fire was found, and the building was turned over to the occupants and Georgia Power Co. personnel about 11:30am.  Demorest Police Department also responded to assist with traffic control.