Fire destroys legal office at Benning

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Fire destroys legal office at Benning
The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday Feb 8, 2009 14:33:53 EST

COLUMBUS, Ga. — A fire destroyed a building that houses the Judge Advocate General’s office at Fort Benning.

Fort Benning Fire Chief Arthur Simmons says a military police officer was treated for smoke inhalation in the Friday night blaze.

The JAG office, staffed by about 22 attorneys, handles legal matters for soldiers, including criminal investigations.

Benning emergency service director Lt. Col. Kevin Clarke says 35 Columbus and Fort Benning firefighters battled the fire, which they got under control around 1 a.m. Saturday.

Cause of the fire remained under investigation.


Article at: http://armytimes.com/news/2009/02/ap_benning_fire_020809/#2e