Events

Firefighters encounter a deadly house fire in Lilburn. Firefighters responded at 6:23 p.m. to a report of a house fire at the 200 block of Sandra Drive in Lilburn. The 911 caller advised that the house was burning, and people were still inside the home. Two occupants were home at the time of the incident. An occupant noticed the home was on fire and woke his mother to start evacuating. The neighbor states he assisted the mother out of the home before the firefighters’ arrival. After the mother was evacuated, the son reentered the home to rescue the family dog,…

Free food distribution! Stop by Rhodes Jordan Park on Tuesday, January 13 at 3:00 pm for our drive-thru food distribution in partnership with Atlanta Community Food Bank. Fresh and non-perishable items will be available while supplies last. Be sure to clear out your trunk before you arrive! Rhodes Jordan Park is located at 100 East Crogan Street in Lawrenceville. Learn more about our Mobile Food Distribution program at GwinnettCounty.com/FoodResources.

Overnight, firefighters responded to a house fire on the 600 block of Bruce Way in Lilburn.Thanks to a working smoke alarm, the residents were alerted to the danger and quickly called 911, reporting that their garage was on fire. The family, along with their dog, safely evacuated the home before firefighters arrived.Crews swiftly deployed three hose lines to bring the blaze under control. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Red Cross is now assisting the displaced family.

Our firefighters responded to this business fire on Tuesday i.e. 30-Dec-2025 afternoon.(Snellville, Ga., Dec. 30, 2025) – Firefighters responded to a reported commercial fire at 2:27 p.m. at Mavis Tires & Brakes, located at 3887 Centerville Rosebud Road SW.The 911 caller reported seeing smoke and flames coming from the rear of the business. Fire crews arrived on scene at 2:33 p.m. and found an active fire in a single-story detached garage located behind the main store. Fire was venting through the roof, and part of the structure had collapsed.Firefighters quickly deployed a hose line and used an aerial master stream…

We hope that tragedy never strikes, especially during the holiday season. However, we take pride in always being available and ready when it does. Firefighters were called to an apartment fire on Pleasant Hill Road on Thursday afternoon. At 2:14 p.m., fire crews responded to reports about a fire at the MAA Pleasant Hill Apartments, located at 2500 Pleasant Hill Road. The caller reported that something was on fire on a balcony and that people were leaving the building. One resident said they were cooking food on the balcony when the fire started. They tried to put it out, but the…

CFA Volunteers in Action  12/23/2025, at Rhodes Jordan ParkToday, 12/23/2025, our amazing CFA volunteers came together at Rhodes Jordan Park for a food distribution that truly showed the heart of our community.Rain or shine, holiday busy or not — our volunteers were ready, willing, and happy to serve. Seeing neighbors helping neighbors, smiles being shared, and support given so freely is what this season is all about.We are incredibly grateful for every CFA volunteer who stepped up today and continues to show up whenever our community needs help. Your compassion, dedication, and generosity make a real difference — especially during the…

Gratitude Beyond Words On 12/18/2025, CFA volunteers had the honor of delivering turkeys to every Gwinnett County Fire Station, made possible by the incredible generosity of an anonymous donor.To our mystery donor: your kindness speaks volumes. This thoughtful gift was more than a holiday meal — it was a heartfelt thank you to the men and women who serve our community every single day, often sacrificing time with their own families to keep ours safe.Acts like this remind us of the true meaning of the season: gratitude, compassion, and community. Your generosity brought smiles, warmth, and appreciation to our fire…

On 14-Dec-2025 , our firefighters battled a fire that destroyed six apartment units, displacing thirty people. (Norcross, Ga., Dec. 14, 2025) – Firefighters responded at 10:03 p.m. to multiple 911 callers reporting an apartment fire at the Las Palmas at 2113 Seasons Parkway in Norcross. The 911 caller advised that there was a fire in the building and that everyone was out of the apartments. For more information. https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/newsandevents/newsdetails?news=FirePressReleases/NorcrossApartmentFire12152025 For more information, go to Bit.ly/NorcrossApartmentFire2025