Apartment Fire in Norcross Displaces Dozens; Cause Undetermined

NORCROSS, Ga. – Dozens of residents were displaced following a late-night apartment fire at the Las Palmas Apartments in Norcross, according to Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services.

Firefighters were dispatched at 10:03 p.m. on December 14 to the Las Palmas apartment complex located at 2113 Seasons Parkway after multiple 911 callers reported a fire in the building. Callers indicated that all occupants had evacuated prior to crews arriving.

When firefighters reached the scene, they found heavy fire involvement in a three-story, multi-family apartment building. Crews encountered intense fire conditions at the rear of the structure and deployed five hose lines and two ladder trucks to bring the flames under control. The fire was contained by 10:31 p.m.

Six apartment units were affected by the fire. Four units were deemed a total loss, while two sustained heavy fire damage. Officials confirmed the fire did not spread to adjacent buildings. Fire crews remained on scene for an extended period to extinguish hot spots and ensure the fire was fully out. Medical personnel were also on scene to provide firefighter rehabilitation. No injuries were reported.

One resident told investigators they heard a loud “pop” before noticing the fire and evacuating the building. Fire officials noted that smoke alarms were not active inside the affected units at the time of the incident.

A total of 30 to 40 residents were displaced by the fire. On Monday morning, the Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management, Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services, and Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church partnered to provide assistance to displaced residents. Additional support is being provided by the American Red Cross and apartment management.

Fire investigators determined the fire originated on the second floor at the rear of the building. However, due to a structural collapse, investigators were unable to access the specific area of origin, and the cause of the fire has been ruled undetermined.

Responding units included six engines, two ladder trucks, a squad, a rescue unit, a medical unit, a medical supervisor, three command staff units, an air and light unit, a fire investigator, and a public information officer.