A Fire In The Linkwood Road Corridor

By  C. Henry Adams                                       Digital Images by BIE Media Group


On Monday April 8th 2013, there was a fire in the Linkwood Road Corridor. Linkwood Road is located in Quadrant 2 of the Historic Collier Heights Community. The Social Economic Status of this Quadrant ranges from Upper Middle-Class, Middle Class to Low Income.

The cause of the fire to the Home of the Grimes Family is unknown to the author, however, the most important thing is that Mother Grimes who is approaching her 90th Birthday and her two Sons, got out safely.

According to a Neighbor who lives on a nearby street called Hedgewood, flames were seen reaching into the trees between 30 to 50 feet in height.

People of  the little known Quadrant 2 which is of Historic Collier Heights are grateful and thankful to the Atlanta Fire Department for responding with (5) Trucks in a very quick manner while limiting any further damage.   Engine Ladder Truck 25, Engine Ladder Truck 38, Engine Tanker Truck 38, Engine Tanker Truck 17 with Blue Superman Logo, Engine Tanker Truck 25 and Engine Tanker Truck 22 were observed.

They also thank Grady EMS and Zone 1 Atlanta Police Department for blocking off Linkwood Road at Hedgewood ,as well as, at Burton Road during the Rush Hour Period.

A special thanks should go out to City Councilman C.T. Martin and Community Leaders like James Tyler of the Kevin Heights Neighborhood  for showing concern.

A hearty thank you should perhaps be extended to the Red Cross for rendering aid and Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc. for providing assistance to the Grimes Family as well.



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