Nantahala Village apartment fire ruled arson

BLAIRSVILLE, GA – Fire Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office, accompanied by their K-9, have determined a fire that occurred just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, at the Nantahala Village apartment complex was intentionally set.

“The arson occurred at the Nantahala Village Apartment Complex, located at 40 Nantahala Lane in Blairsville, Ga. The 20-year-old, 7,500 square-foot building is two floors with four apartments on each floor,” said Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King. “One unit suffered severe fire damage while the adjacent units suffered minor smoke damage. No injuries were sustained in the fire.”

Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is asking anyone with knowledge about this fire to call the Fire Investigations Unit at 1‐800‐282‐5804. Rewards are offered of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist(s). Calls are taken 24 hours a day and callers can choose to remain anonymous.

The Union County Fire Department is assisting with this investigation.

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