Floyd County Historic Courthouse fire in Rome
Key Questions
What caused the fire at the Floyd County Historic Courthouse?
The 134-year-old downtown Rome courthouse was fully engulfed in flames on March 23, resulting in it being gutted and the tower collapsing. The cause, damage extent, rebuild plans, and insurance are under investigation by Floyd Fire and FOX5.
Were there injuries during the Floyd County Courthouse fire?
All 35 people inside were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. A judicial emergency was declared following the incident.
How have court operations been affected by the courthouse fire?
Court operations resumed on March 26 in a backup building. The community is reeling amid ongoing NW Georgia drought and high fire danger alerts through April 7 and beyond.
134-year-old historic downtown Rome Floyd County Courthouse fully engulfed/gutted in flames (03-23), safe evac of 35, tower collapse, judicial emergency declared; court ops resume 03-26 backup bldg; community reeling amid ongoing NW GA drought/fire risks incl. high danger alert thru Apr7+; cause, damage extent, rebuild/insurance under investigation (Floyd Fire/FOX5).