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Two Killed in Early-Morning House Fire in Effingham County’s Egypt Community

Officials will share details after notifying relatives.

Overview

  • Effingham County Fire Rescue responded around 5:24–5:30 a.m. Monday to a structure fire in the Egypt community of north Effingham County, Georgia.
  • The department confirmed two fatalities in a Facebook post and said the incident remains under investigation.
  • Fire crews established a tanker shuttle at the scene to supply water for suppression efforts.
  • No cause has been determined, and authorities have not identified the victims pending next-of-kin notification.
  • Local outlets WJCL, WSAV, and Savannah Morning News reported the agency’s update and are awaiting further information.