PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. — Gwinnett County firefighters battled an apartment fire that displaced nine families in Peachtree Corners, which left 16 people without homes.
Crews were called to the fire at Peachtree Corners Apartments off Park Lake Lane just before 6:30 a.m., according to a release.
One resident, who was out running errands, called for help after she returned home to find her second-story bedroom up in flames, the release said.
She rushed back into the apartment to rescue her dogs, but could only find one before being forced out of the burning building, fire officials said.
Apartment fire
When crews arrived, they were met with flames reaching from the second story all the way to the roof. Crews were able to put the fire out and confirmed that all residents made it out of the home.
However, one dog was found dead, officials confirmed.
One person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the scene and later released, according to firefighters.
The American Red Cross is helping nine families who were displaced by the fire. Officials said the apartment building had significant smoke and water damage, making it uninhabitable for 16 residents.
Firefighters also said they worked with apartment management to make sure the families affected by the fire would have housing.
The cause of the fire has not been identified, fire investigators said.