Sandy Springs gun range on fire

Firefighters in Sandy Springs were working to control a fire at the local gun range Sunday afternoon.

Sandy Springs spokeswoman Sharon Kraun said the fire department put the fire out and moderate damage was sustained to the building but no injuries were reported.

"Although the fire is still under investigation, it appears to be accidental in nature," Kraun said. "The areas where the gun and ammo were stored at the facility did not experience fire damage, only slight smoke damage."

Sandy Springs Fire Rescue working a fire at the Sandy Springs Gun Range. Please avoid the area while emergency operations are underway. pic.twitter.com/isKyAd1GVA
— Sandy Springs, GA (@SandySpringsGA) December 4, 2016

The Sandy Springs Gun Club and Range is located in the 8,000 block of Roswell Road.

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