Family Of 5 Displaced By Loganville House Fire

LOGANVILLE, GA – A family of five was displaced Saturday due to the fire in the 1000 block of Rozena Place SW in unincorporated Loganville. The American Red Cross is providing assistance to two adults and three children. One child was assessed and released at the scene for a minor injury.

Firefighters responded at 6:56 p.m. to a neighbor report of a house fire after a caller to 911 reported the neighbor’s house on fire. Prior to firefighters arriving, the caller advised all occupants were out of the house.

Firefighters arrived on scene to find a two-story, wood-framed residence on a partial basement with heavy fire involvement throughout the front of the structure. Crews quickly deployed defensive hose lines to prevent exposure to nearby homes. An aerial apparatus was operated to knock down the bulk of the blaze. After knocking down the fire, crews were able to enter the structure and complete extinguishment. A primary search of the structure was also completed. The fire caused extensive damage to the entire home.

The adult occupant observed a “flicker” from the front of the home. When he investigated, he found the front porch on fire. He quickly retrieved a fire extinguisher and attempted to extinguish the flames. When the fire extinguisher was unsuccessful, he evacuated the three children from the home. Due to the location of the fire, smoke detectors did not activate.

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A fire investigator responded to the scene for fire origin and cause determination. The fire originated in the area of the front porch outside the home. The cause is undetermined and under active investigation.

Firefighters encourage all citizens to practice home fire safety. Be sure to install working smoke alarms on every level of the home and in each bedroom. Develop a home escape plan and practice fire drills regularly.

Equipment at the scene included: three engines, one ladder truck, one squad, one air/light unit, two medic units, two battalion chiefs, one deputy chief, and one fire investigator.

Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Fire Department