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Fire reported at funeral home on Canton Road in Cobb County

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  April 23, 2024 5:26pm EDT
Marietta
FOX 5 Atlanta

Funeral home catches fire in Cobb County

Firefighters are on the scene of a funeral home fire in Cobb County.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Firefighters responded to a fire around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Medford-Peden Funeral Home on Canton Road in Marietta, according to Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services.

According to the fire department, firefighters encountered flames and heavy smoke upon arrival. 

SKYFOX 5 flew over the funeral home and observed multiple fire engines on the property.

Canton Road between Dickerson Road and Owenby Drive will be closed until firefighters can clear the scene. 

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Cobb County firefighters battle a blaze at a funeral home along Canton Road in Marietta on April 23, 2024. (FOX 5)

At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown. 

FOX 5 Atlanta has a crew at the funeral home and is gathering more information.

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