https://freerepublic.com/tag/lyerly/ en-us Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:43:50 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4400903/posts A large Georgia family survived flames that destroyed their house — thanks to a good Samaritan who stumbled upon the blaze after his GPS took him a different way home, officials said Tuesday. Firefighters in northwest Georgia were called at 11:58 p.m. Oct. 17 and rushed to 28 Rowlls Road, where they found the structure engulfed by flames, Lyerly Fire Chief Tim Deberry told NBC News. James and Larita Burke, their 11 adopted children and one grandchild made it out safely with a helping hand from 37-year-old motorist Casey Sparks, officials said. Sparks had been playing softball that day in... NBC News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4400903/posts#comment Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:43:50 GMT