VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) — The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) responded to a residential structure fire on Thursday, Jan. 15.

VFD reported that they were on the scene at 5:10 p.m.

The fire was at a residence in the 800 block of North Barack Obama Boulevard, according to VFD. The street was shut down to traffic starting at the intersection of Judy Lane while crews were on the scene.

The cause of the fire has not been released.

WALB is working to learn more about this incident. Stay with us.

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