Gwinnett County Firefighters Respond to Two House Fires on July 17th
On Wednesday, July 17th, Gwinnett County firefighters responded to two house fires within hours of each other.
The first fire occurred around 1:19 p.m. at a residence on the 4800 block of Bill Cheek Road in Auburn. The Ring Security System alerted the occupants to a fire in the garage. All residents and pets safely evacuated before firefighters arrived and quickly extinguished the blaze. The fire, which originated in the garage, is under investigation.
The second fire was reported at approximately 5:15 p.m. at a house on the 200 block of Garden Walk Way in Loganville. A loud boom and smoke were reported following a lightning strike. Firefighters found flames coming from the garage and extinguished the fire. It was determined that the lightning strike caused the fire.
Residents are reminded to ensure their smoke alarms are functioning properly.
