NORCROSS, Ga. — Gwinnett County firefighters battled an apartment fire that injured one person and displaced 12 families, authorities said.
The fire broke out Tuesday at a two-story apartment complex in Norcross, according to a Twitter post from Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency services.
Firefighters were called to Terra at Norcross apartments after a plumber noticed smoke seeping from a water heater closet. The plumber and his crew pulled the alarms, which allowed everyone in the building to safely evacuate by the time firefighters arrived.
Once firefighters arrived, the fire had spread all the way to the second story, creeping into the unit's attic. Crews were able to get the fire under control and rescue two pets in the process, according to a news release from Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services.
One man had a minor injury, but was treated at the scene and later released. Firefighters said apartment staff is helping the families find shelter while repairs are underway.
None of the residents asked for help from the American Red Cross, according to the release.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
