1 Injured, 4 Rescued From Area Apartment Fire (Update)

Updated

One person has been taken to the hospital and four other people were rescued by firefighters at a Thursday afternoon fire at a Norcross-area apartment complex.

The fire was reported at 4025 Northridge Way near Norcross.

Gwinnett Fire spokesman Lt. Jerrod Barrett said a male suffered burn injuries was taken to the hospital. The extent of his injuries was not known.

Additionally, a woman and her three children were rescued from an adjacent apartment after they were unable to get out due to heavy smoke. They were assessed and released by paramedics.

Only one unit sustained fire damage, Barrett said, but many others were damaged by smoke and from checking for fire extension into walls and ceilings.

Cause of the fire is determined to be accidental. The occupant was using lacquer thinner in close proximity to the gas stove’s pilot light causing the fumes to ignite.