Young Girl Saves Family from Fire in Lawrenceville

March 23, 2023
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The Gist: A young girl’s quick thinking saved her family from a house fire in Lawrenceville on March 22. The fire, which originated in the garage, caused heavy damage but no injuries.

What Happened?: Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire on the 400 block of Laurelton Circle at 10:04 p.m. The 911 caller reported that the house was on fire, along with a vehicle in the garage. Upon arrival, fire crews found a single-story residence ablaze, with the fire starting in the garage and extending into the home.

Young Hero: One of the children, who had been put to bed about two hours earlier, noticed a popping sound from the garage and alerted her parents. This quick thinking likely prevented further harm to the family members and their property.

Evacuation: The family of five, including two adults and three children, were able to evacuate the home prior to the firefighters’ arrival.

The cause: The fire was determined to be accidental, originating from combustible material close to a heat source, the parked vehicle inside the garage. No working fire alarms were present in the house at the time of the fire, highlighting the importance of home fire safety.

  • Young Girl Saves Family from Fire in Lawrenceville
  • Young Girl Saves Family from Fire in Lawrenceville
  • Young Girl Saves Family from Fire in Lawrenceville
  • Young Girl Saves Family from Fire in Lawrenceville

More Information: For more information on home fire safety, contact Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services’ Community Risk Reduction Division at 678.518.4845 or email FirePrograms@GwinnettCounty.com. Photos of the incident can be found on the Gwinnett Fire Facebook page.

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