NORCROSS, Ga. — Thirty-seven people are now without a home after an "accidental" fire ripped through a Peachtree Corners town home complex. No injuries were reported, according to officials.
Gwinnett County Fire units said that they first got the call about the fire around 11:36 a.m. at the complex located at 6520 Hillandale Drive. That is the address for the Fields at Peachtree Corners town homes, according to Google Maps.
Fire officials said the leasing office got a call from plumbers that were working the in a unit that there was a fire. The leasing office then called 911.
When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke and fire coming from the center of the building.
Crews then searched for any victims. Officials were able to rescue a canine that reunited with its owner.
An hour later the fire was put out.
Authorities said that the leasing office is working with American Red Cross to get assistance for the nearly 40 residents residents.
Firefighters called the fire "accidental" fire and said it was related to work being completed by the plumbers.
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