ROSWELL, Ga. — Crews battled an overnight fire that badly damaged the home of The Varsity CEO Gordon Muir, who heads the popular Atlanta restaurant.
Crews were called to Muir's home early Tuesday morning in the Lakeside at Ansley neighborhood in Roswell. When firefighters arrived, they were met with massive flames that had spread to the attic.
The flames took crews several hours to put out with help from Milton and Alpharetta crews, officials said.
Roswell Fire officials said two of the nine people inside the home were checked out for minor injuries, but everyone was able to make it out of the house safely.
Officials believe that the fire started in the back of the home. Currently, it is not known what caused the fire.
Muir released a statement following the fire:
"We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our family home. Fortunately, our entire family emerged safely from the fire. We greatly appreciate everyone’s concern in this difficult time."
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