Fire at clubhouse contained despite gusty winds

Fire at Reynolds Landing clubhouse Fire crews fight a blaze at Reynolds Landing clubhouse. (Source: Greene County Fire Rescue)

Reynolds Landing clubhouse Crews arrived on scene within about five minutes to find a heavily involved structure measuring approximately 20,000 square feet. (Source: Greene County Fire Rescue)

Reynolds Landing clubhouse Challenging wind conditions made firefighting efforts even more difficult. (Source: Greene County Fire Rescue)

Reynolds Landing clubhouse fire Greene County Fire Rescue said all crews worked tirelessly, with very few breaks, to contain the fire to the structure and prevent further spread. (Source: Greene County Fire Rescue)

Reynolds Landing clubhouse fire No injuries were reported in connection with this fire. (Source: Greene County Fire Rescue)

Reynolds Landing clubhouse fire Challenging wind conditions made firefighting efforts even more difficult, Greene County Fire Rescue said. (Source: Greene County Fire Rescue)

Reynolds Landing clubhouse fire Crews work overnight to control the fire in Greene County, near Lake Oconee. (Source: Greene County Fire Rescue)

Reynolds Landing clubhouse Crews remain on scene at Reynold Landing clubhouse on Sunday. (Source: Greene County Fire Rescue)

Greene County Fire Rescue Crews worked with very few breaks to keep the large fire from spreading. (Source: Greene County Fire Rescue)

Fire clubhouse Greene Crews remain on scene at the Reynolds Landing clubhouse in Greene County working to extinguish remaining hotspots Sunday. The fire started Friday night. (Source: Greene County Fire Rescue)

By Kimberly Wright

GREENE COUNTY, Ga. — A fire at a clubhouse near Lake Oconee that started Saturday night is currently under control, Greene County Fire Rescue reported Sunday. Crews are currently working to put out hot spots.

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Saturday night, several fire units responded to Reynolds Landing clubhouse, where the structure of about 20,000 was heavily involved in fire.

Greene County Fire Rescue commended the Reynolds staff “for their outstanding actions in evacuating all patrons and ensuring all rooms were cleared before exiting the building. Your quick thinking and commitment to safety made a difference!”

Crews started fire suppression efforts immediately, deploying a deck gun and a 2.5-inch handline to battle the blaze.

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The windy conditions that prevailed in the aftermath of Isaias made fighting the blaze challenging.

“Despite these challenges, all crews worked tirelessly, with very few breaks, to contain the fire to the structure and prevent further spread,” the county fire rescue said.

Greene County Fire Rescue said a special thanks you to Oconee County Fire Rescue for helping provide coverage both at Station 12 and sending more crews for relief.

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