LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A family is now left without a home after a fire destroyed a Lawrenceville residence early Tuesday morning just before 7 a.m., according to officials with Gwinnett County Fire. Two cats were not able to make it out of the home.
Fire crews were called to a residence at 3228 Sir Gregory Manor. At least five people were inside the home when the fire started. Officials said they were drinking coffee in the kitchen when they spotted the fire in the carport.
Jessica Joyner with Gwinnett County Fire said that the group was able to get out on there own. A news statement later released by the department revealed that two pets were still in the home at the time of the fire.
Fire crews were able to put out the fire before it reached the rest of the house. Two of residents were taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries, Joyner said.
Fire officials said that the American Red Cross assistance was requested to help those who were displaced while repairs are made to the house.
Investigators said they found "smoking material" in the carport and have determined the fire was accidental.
Firefighters encourage all citizens to practice home fire safety and to install working smoke alarms in homes to prevent fires.
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