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Large fire tears through popular grocery store in northeast Georgia
ROYSTON, Ga. — Firefighters worked all night Friday to Saturday morning to put out a fire at a Georgia grocery store.
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Franklin County Fire Chief Matt Elrod confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that crews responded to a fire at Dillâs Food City grocery store in Royston, Ga.
It was around midnight when the fire broke out behind the back of the building along Cook Street.
Channel 2â²s Elizabeth Rawlins is working to learn more for Channel 2 Action News at Noon.
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Around 7 a.m. Saturday, firefighters were still putting out hot spots.
Elrod said a firefighter, who was not identified had to be treated for smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported.
According to Elrod, the building is deemed a total loss. Officials have not said what caused or led up to the fire.
The incident remains under investigation.
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Royston is 93 miles from Atlanta.
The small community lies in the foothills of the Northeast Georgia Mountains along the southern Appalachians, according to ExploreGeorgia.
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