Dade County house fire ruled arson: Reward offered

RISING FAWN, Georgia (WDEF) – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens said a fire at a home on Highway 11 in Rising Fawn was arson.

The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon around 12:30 p.m.

Investigators determined it originated in the kitchen area of the home.

No one was home at the time of the fire.

Damage was estimated at $35,000.

If you know anything about this fire, please call the Arson Hotline at 1-800-282-5804.

Rewards of up to $10,000 are given for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist.