SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — Discarded fireworks sparked flames at a South Fulton home on the Fourth of July, investigators said.
South Fulton Fire Department crews were called to a two-story home along Boat Rock Road SW Tuesday before 11 p.m. Photos provided by the department showed crews there early Wednesday morning still tending to the flames as smoke billowed from the second floor. A ladder was propped against the front of the home and a fire hose was draped across the driveway and crews wrapped up their response.
Lt. Eric Jackson said fireworks that were previously used, but still warm, were tossed into a trash can when flames sparked. The garbage can was placed against the home which allowed the flames to travel, he explained.
PHOTOS: South Fulton fire started by previously lit fireworks, officials say
No one was hurt in the fire but several adults were displaced.
Fire crews said the side of the house was damaged. Portions of the attic and the second floor were also damaged.
