Monday, November 19, 2012
Officials believe a fireplace caused an early morning fire in the 1000 block of Park Forest Drive.
Officials believe a fireplace sparked a blaze that left a family -- two residents and two cats -- unharmed, according to a press statement. Firefighters responded to the 1000 block of Park Forest Drive in Lilburn about 12:25 a.m. on Nov. 19. Initially, one of the residents tried to douse the flames with a water hose, but he was unsuccessful, according to a press statement sent from Capt. Tommy Rutledge. Before firefighters arrived, the female resident ran back inside to save the two family cats. The woman was only able to locate one before the smoke became too thick. When crews arrived six minues later, they found flames showing from the back of a single-story wood frame house. Firefighters located a fire burning on the back wall in the …
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Gwinnett Fire Capt. Tommy Rutledge says smoke detectors, safety plan is vital to getting out alive.
It’s a cautionary story Gwinnett Fire Capt. Tommy Rutledge would rather not use to make his point about fire safety. A Dacula man and his 8-year-old son died in a house fire early Wednesday morning. According to fire investigators, there was no evidence of a working smoke detector. The boy was the only family member who was awake when the blaze hit sometime after 8 a.m. “The mother stated that she did have a smoke detector and that her husband often checked it,” Rutledge said Friday afternoon. “No one reported hearing the alarm sound at the time of the fire.” The fire is still under investigation. Firefighters pulled the man and boy from the fire. According to Rutledge's report, they might have gone back into the house to fight the fire. …
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Gwinnett Fire shares tips to avoid injury or worse.
Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services wants you to enjoy that deep-fried turkey you plan to cook for Thanksgiving. The department doesn't want to send a fire truck to your home, however. Here are some safety tips from the department: 1. Always follow all manufacturer instructions for cooking and safety when using a turkey fryer to deep-fry the turkey. 2. Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors and a safe distance away from the house or any other combustible material. Never leave the fryer unattended. 3. Place the turkey fryer on a solid, flat and level surface. Never use the turkey fryer on the back deck or in the garage/carport. 4. To avoid a spillover of the hot oil, always follow the manufacturer's instructions when filling the pot…
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Gwinnett Fire Station No. 22
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Gwinnett Fire Station No. 2
12 Harmony Grove Rd, Lilburn, GA
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Gwinnett Fire Station No. 3
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