A fire shortly before midnight Tuesday heavily damaged the Department of Labor (DOL) Work Source building located at 140 E MLK street in Hinesville

When firefighters from the Hinesville Fire department arrived  they encountered heavy smoke and fire inside the single story structure. According to LT. Jamie Woodard the fire damaged the interior of the building where computers and other office equipment is kept.  

According to the DOL the building is used to assist in locating employment and training. It is Unknown if the office is open for business due to the current pandemic.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.