Firefighters responded to a fully engulfed structure fire in Macon County on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2026.

According to the Franklin Volunteer Fire Rescue Department, crews were dispatched at approximately 5:40 p.m. to assist the Shorter Volunteer Fire Department with the fire.

The fire spread into a wooded area and caused damage to a second structure. Alabama Forestry was called to assist with fire suppression efforts in the surrounding vegetation.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire has not been released.

Images: Franklin Volunteer Fire Rescue Department