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24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck while on duty, sheriff’s office says
By Liam Torres
Rincon, Effingham County crews respond to Lost Plantation house fire
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Rincon Fire Department and Effingham County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the Lost Plantation subdivision Tuesday afternoon.Firefighters deployed crews at 12:34 p.m. to both the exterior and interior of the home to bring the situation under control after arriving.Officials said all occupants evacuated the home safely. Effingham County EMS evaluated the occupants at the scene, Effingham Fire County Fire Rescue said the occupants declined help from the American Red Cross.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.The City of Rincon thanked the firefighters, emergency medical personnel and responding agencies.
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