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🚒 The Gist: The Roswell Fire Department launches its "Keep the Wreath Green" campaign, aiming to reduce holiday-related fires in the community by using a wreath with green bulbs as a visual reminder, turning bulbs red for each structure fire.

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Can Roswell Residents ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ This Year?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023

The Gist: An electrical fire at a Midtown Atlanta high-rise critically injured two contractors during routine electrical system upgrades.

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Fire Near Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta Injures Two Contractors

by Thom ChandlerNovember 19, 2023

The News: A significant fire broke out at Danielle's Cafe in downtown Blue Ridge, leading to several buildings catching fire. Emergency services quickly responded, bringing the blaze under control.

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Downtown Blue Ridge Is on Fire: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerNovember 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Gist: A devastating blaze consumed a Civil War-era plantation home at Stone Mountain Park in the early hours of Tuesday morning. This fire represents a significant loss to the park's historical legacy.

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Historic Stone Mountain Landmark Lost in Pre-dawn Blaze

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 15, 2023

🔥 The Gist: An early morning fire at a Lawrenceville business on Seaboard Industrial Drive NE, involving multiple vehicles, is under investigation for arson. No injuries were reported, and the fire was contained without structural damage.

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Arson Suspected in Lawrenceville Business Fire

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

🚒 The Gist: A devastating fire erupted on the rooftop of an apartment complex in Atlanta, prompting a large-scale rescue operation and subsequent arrests for property damage and reckless conduct.

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Two Arrested After Major Fire at Atlanta Apartment Complex: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerNovember 12, 2023

🔥 The Gist: An arson investigation is underway after a DeKalb County gas station was set ablaze in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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DeKalb County Gas Station Fire Investigated as Arson

by Thom ChandlerNovember 3, 2023November 3, 2023

The Gist: At 5:47 p.m. on October 29, Woodstock Fire Department and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services arrived at a home on North Towne Drive to tackle a residential fire. The fire was visible from the back of the house and the attic, but no injuries were reported.

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Woodstock and Cherokee County Fire Crews Respond to Residential Blaze

by Thom ChandlerOctober 30, 2023October 30, 2023

LAWRENCEVILLE — In a devastating incident Saturday morning, a house fire ravaged a house on the 1000 block of Tumble Wood Trail in Lawrenceville. Gwinnett County Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at 6:16 a.m., after a concerned neighbor called 911 upon waking up to the smell of smoke.

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Fire claims life of Lawrenceville woman and her two pets

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2023August 27, 2023

The Gist: A potentially dangerous fire, which broke out at the rear of a business on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta late Friday, was promptly extinguished by local firefighters, preventing further damage to the structure.

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Fire Breaks Out Near Intersection of Kimball Bridge and Old Milton Roads

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A grand two-story mansion in Lawrenceville became a fiery spectacle early Friday morning, as firefighters tackled a massive fire that originated from its basement and spread rapidly.

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Photos: From Beauty to Ashes – A closer look at the Georgia mansion fire

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023

ROSWELL -- A house fire in the Lakeside at Ansley gated community left a family of nine shaken and two treated for smoke inhalation late last night. The fire occurred on Prado Terrace in Roswell.

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Photos: Major House Fire in Lakeside Ansley Subdivision in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2023October 10, 2023

A Pickens County resident managed to prevent a potentially devastating house fire Sunday by extinguishing a kitchen blaze shortly after discovering it at 3:42 p.m.

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Kitchen fire extinguished by quick-thinking Pickens County homeowner

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2023May 7, 2023

The News: A fire at the Atlantic Newtown Apartment Homes in Roswell displaced 13 residents, but quick action from local firefighters minimized damage and even saved a cat.

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A cat was rescued and 13 residents displaced after an apartment fire in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2023May 6, 2023

PEACHTREE CORNERS -- A fast-moving fire tore through a two-story townhome complex in Peachtree Corners today, leaving 37 residents displaced but resulting in no injuries. Firefighters managed to rescue a dog, who was later safely reunited with its owner.

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Firefighters rescue dog from fire in Peachtree Corners townhomes

by Thom ChandlerApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023

SNELLVILLE -- A house fire in Snellville on April 20 left one adult dead and firefighters grappling with multiple challenges, including arcing power lines and compromised floor systems.

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Fatal house fire in Snellville claims one life

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2023

The Dade County Sheriff's Office has issued a transit alert for the 5000 block of Slygo Road, urging residents to avoid the area and find alternate routes.

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Downed power lines cause fire on Slygo Road in Dade County

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2023April 1, 2023

A fire erupted in East Cobb on Jameson Road, prompting a massive response from the Cobb County Fire Department. Multiple calls reporting heavy smoke and fire came in at about 12:45 p.m. Sunday.

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Here’s what caused all the heavy smoke in Cobb and Cherokee Counties Sunday

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2023March 19, 2023

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