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Explosion reported at popular north Georgia vineyard; 2 airlifted

Roo Mountain Vineyards (WSB-TV)

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. — A fire and explosion was reported at a popular north Georgia vineyard on Thursday morning.

Gilmer County officials say they responded to Roo Mountain Vineyards on Old Flat Branch Road at 11:30 a.m.

NewsChopper 2 flew over the vineyard. Get the latest details on Channel 2 Action News at 4:00 p.m.

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They say two people were injured and airlifted to a burn center. Their current conditions have not been released.

The fire was brought under control, but the extent of the damage is unclear.

Roo Mountain Vineyards says they will be closed for the rest of the day due to “unforeseen circumstances.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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