Just after midnight, flames lit up the upper floor of a commercial building near Elizabeth Way and Canton Street. Multiple 911 calls sent Roswell firefighters racing to the scene. They arrived in three minutes to find heavy smoke pouring from the back of the second story.
🚒 Why It Matters: The fire broke out in a busy section of Roswell’s historic district — an area where older structures and tight spacing between buildings can make even a small blaze dangerous. Quick action likely prevented major damage and potential spread.
🔥 What Happened: Firefighters found the fire burning between the first and second floors. Crews knocked it down fast, using natural ventilation to clear smoke and confirm there was no hidden heat or fire spread.
🏢 The Big Picture: The building was empty when the fire started. Neighboring businesses were also vacant at the time, avoiding a more complicated rescue. Utilities were cut to the entire building. The cause is still under investigation.
The Sources: Roswell Fire Department incident Report.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
