GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Two families were displaced on Memorial Day after fireworks led to house fires in the Snellville area.
According to the Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services, the first fire happened shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday on Westminster Drive. The blaze left the side of the home, second floor, and attic damaged.
The second fire happened shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Laurel Falls Drive the same night. The garage, a vehicle in the garage, and the attic were left damaged.
Fire officials said both families were displaced and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
"Used fireworks devices should be cooled by soaking in a bucket of water for several hours before being discarded in the trash," Gwinnett Fire said in a press release. "Keep your family and home safe by celebrating responsibly."
