Neighbors rally after fire destroys Cobb County family’s home

The Brief

  • Four people were displaced after a garage fire tore through a Cobb County home early Monday.
  • No civilians were injured, though one firefighter suffered minor burns while battling the blaze.
  • Neighbors say the Schumachers lost nearly everything and are seeking community support to rebuild.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. Four people were displaced after a house fire tore through a home in a Cobb County neighborhood early Monday, leaving the family with few belongings but no serious injuries, according to fire officials and information shared by neighbors.

What we know:

Cobb Fire said crews were called around 3:45 a.m. Dec. 22 to a reported house fire in the 3000 block of Vinyard Way. When firefighters arrived, flames were coming from the garage. Crews quickly began firefighting efforts and brought the fire under control.

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