February 2, 2026 — Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services released its most recent public notice detailing responses to two separate residential structure fires that occurred in late January and early February. On January 30, 2026, at approximately 8:25 p.m., fire crews, assisted by the City of Cartersville Fire Department, were dispatched to 39 Young Street SE in Cartersville following reports of a residential structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story, wood-frame home with heavy smoke and visible fire. The blaze was determined to be accidental, caused major damage to the home, and resulted in no reported injuries. A second incident occurred on February 1, 2026, at approximately 5:01 a.m., when crews responded to 252 Ward Mountain Road NW in Adairsville. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a double-wide manufactured home with heavy smoke and fire conditions. That fire was also ruled accidental, caused significant damage, and resulted in no injuries. Officials emphasized the continued importance of fire safety awareness and thanked responding agencies for their coordinated efforts.