Firefighter injured and multiple structures burned after a string of brush fires in Floyd County alo

Several brush fires that destroyed two homes and a garage and burned through nearly 200 acres of land near Highway 27 in Floyd County have now been contained. Fire officials are still trying to determine what sparked the fires as the community begins to recover from the damage and disruption left behind. A firefighter was injured, roads were closed, and several homes were evacuated Tuesday afternoon as firefighters battled several blazes along U.S. 27 south from Cave Springs Street to the Polk County line. About seven or eight fires were sparked along the stretch of highway. It happened along U.S. 27 south from Cave Springs Street to the Polk County line. About seven or eight fires were sparked along the stretch of highway.At least two dozen firefighters from Bartow and Polk County as well as the Georgia Forestry Commission are on the scene working to contain the blaze. One of those firefighters suffered heat exhausted and was rushed to an area hospital. Officials said the firefighter, whose name and affiliated agencies has not yet been released, will be treated (Photos/‏George Lataif)