Monroe Home Destroyed by Fire on Monday

Walton County firefighters responded to a fire at 2140 Old Baccus Road in Monroe at about 12:19 pm Monday, according to Walton County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Craig League. He said the fire was already well involved prior to firefighters being dispatched.

"Firefighters were hampered by high winds, no fire hydrants in the area, and also the age of the house," League said, adding that the house was completely destroyed by the fire."

League said the fire displaced four adults and one child. He said the Walton County Chapter of the Red Cross is providing temporary housing for the family. One patient was treated at the scene for lacerations from broken glass. No firefighters were injured.

League said the cause of the fire is still under investigation.