Dalton Fire Department units responded to a structure fire at 1802 Beechland Place, apartment 3, with a possible person trapped inside on Sunday at 4:18 p.m.
There was smoke visible when the first unit arrived. Two crews entered the building. One did “fire attack” and one did search. The fire was extinguished and the search was completed. No people were inside. The occupant was outside and had burns on an ear and his arms and possible smoke inhalation.
Emergency Medical Services took the man to the hospital after initial treatment by fire personnel.
The fire started on a couch in the living room but no cause was determined. The estimated financial loss is $60,000 with fire damage to the living room and kitchen, and heat damage there and also in a hallway.
Submitted by the city of Dalton.