Cowboys and Angels restaurant catches fire

  • Visible damage of Cowboys and Angels in Helen following a fire early in the morning on Oct. 15. PHOTOS BY DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
    Visible damage of Cowboys and Angels in Helen following a fire early in the morning on Oct. 15. PHOTOS BY DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
  • Damage outside of Cowboys and Angels.
    Damage outside of Cowboys and Angels.
  • Damage outside of Cowboys and Angels.
    Damage outside of Cowboys and Angels.

    By Denise Etheridge

    UPDATE 10/15/2026, 10:30 AM

    Helen City Fire Chief Jody Prickett stated that the cause of the fire is under investigation and results may take a few days.Helen City Fire Chief Jody Prickett confirmed early this morning that Cowboys and Angels restaurant was damaged by fire.

    Prickett said there were no injuries. The cause is unknown at this time and the investigation will continue at daylight. He said the Helen fire unit was returning to the station from a previous call when they noticed the smoke and traced it to Cowboys and Angels.

    "Where they found fire through the roof and requested a commercial assignment," Prickett told the White County News. "County Fire responded as automatic aid along with White County EMS."

    The White County News will follow this developing story.