Large fire reported on West Point Road in Troup County
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- Commercial structure fire at 3066 West Point Road on September 8; one firefighter treated for heat exhaustion and released.
- Cause under investigation; West Point Road closed during response; multiple agencies assisted with suppression and recovery efforts.
The Troup County Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire Tuesday afternoon at a business located at 3066 West Point Road. Firefighters were dispatched shortly after 12 p.m. on September 8 and arrived to find a fire requiring extensive suppression operations. Crews worked to contain and extinguish the fire while dealing with extremely high temperatures and challenging building conditions. Firefighters also took additional steps to ensure the scene was safe before clearing the area. One firefighter was transported by a medevac unit to a local hospital after experiencing heat exhaustion. The firefighter was treated and has since been released. “These firefighters kept pushing forward in a situation that was not ideal, given the building and weather conditions yesterday,” Public Safety Director Zac Steele said. “They put in extraordinary work to ensure fire suppression efforts were completed as safely as possible. Their courage, strength, and dedication under extreme conditions are a testament to our entire staff of Public Safety employees.” The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Troup County Fire Marshal’s Division. The Troup County Fire Department thanked the LaGrange Fire Department, Troup County Sheriff’s Office, Troup County Marshal’s Office, Troup County E-911, Troup County Roads & Engineering, AMR, and Air Life for their assistance during the response and recovery efforts.
Fire crews are on scene of a large structure fire in Troup County on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The fire is taking place at a residence in the 3000 block of West Point Road near Pop Reese Road and Westover Trail.
A large plume of smoke with flames can be seen billowing from the area.
Numerous crews are on scene with the Troup County Fire Department, Troup County AMR, and law enforcement.
West Point Road is shut down while crews use ground resources and a ladder truck to extinguish the blaze. The road closure was established around 12:26 p.m. and is scheduled to last for an extended period.
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