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Fire leaves two homeless, kills two dogs
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The Long County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is based in Ludowici.

A mobile home fire on Zip Lane has left two adults displaced and two dog deceased.
According to Long County Fire Department Chief Chris Moss, units were dispatched to the home on the 100 block of Zip Lane Saturday shortly after 1:30 a.m. When firefighters arrived, the home was estimated to have been 40 percent involved in flames.
Moss said heavy smoke and flames were coming from the front of the single wide mobile home.
Once the fire was extinguished, fire fighters discovered two deceased dogs. The occupants of the home were not home at the time.
Long State Prison, Walthourville Fire Department, Long County Sheriff’s Office, Ludowici Police Department and Excelsior Ambulance all responded. Red Cross has been notified.
The cause of the fire is under investigation

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Two soldiers killed in training accident
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Two soldiers assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division died in a vehicle accident during a field training exercise Thursday night on Fort Stewart. No additional soldiers were injured in the accident. 

“We are heartbroken about this tragic accident and will do everything we can to support the Soldiers’ Families and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” said Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, 3rd Inf. Div. commanding general. “The entire division extends our deepest condolences to the Families of the Soldiers who died in this accident.” 

The names of the deceased will not be released until their next of kin have been notified. The accident is under investigation and additional information will be released when it becomes available.

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