GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Traffic is stalling on Roy Road as a home is burning tonight and authorities are responding

According to the Sheriff’s Office social media, authorities are dealing with the fire tonight and asking for those who are on the road late to find alternative routes as the road has been completely shut down in the area.

Public Safety Public Information Officer Al Cash stated, “Upon arrival, the structure was found to be fully engulfed, resulting in a total loss.”

Units were dispatched at 9:29 p.m. to the 5200 block of Roy Road.

As of this time, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

FYN has already reached out to Public Safety in search of more details and will update when available.