Poulan restaurant Ed’s Truckstop closed after “significant damage” from fire; fundraiser set up for recovery and rebuilding

POULAN, Ga. – In other recent news, authorities are currently investigating a fire that occurred at a longtime restaurant, Ed’s Truckstop, in Poulan on Sunday.

Worth County Fire Rescue received a report about the fire shortly after 1 p.m.

Eddie Souter, the son of the building owner, revealed that the restaurant was filled with customers during the lunch hour and had to be evacuated as the fire rapidly spread.

Officials clarified that the establishment would remain closed due to, “significant damage” inflicted by the fire. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.

In response to the incident, a GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to support the restaurant in its recovery efforts.

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