(Lilburn, Ga., July 20, 2012) – Gwinnett County firefighters were dispatched to a medical facility fire around 9 A.M. at the Georgia Medical Center, 3945 Lawrenceville Highway.  Caller to the 911 center stated that there was a lot of smoke in the office when they arrived in the morning.  Caller stated that at the time of the call the flames were out but there was still a lot of smoke.

On arrival, crews found a multiple story business with no smoke showing.  On investigation, firefighters found a broken window with fire damage to the interior of the office but with no extension past the receptionist office.  Due to the conditions at the scene, crews preformed property conservation measures and called for a fire arson investigator.   Gwinnett County Arson Investigators determined the cause of the blaze was arson, surveillance footage was viewed which showed that the damage occurred during the early hours of the morning.  No injuries were reported.

Fire Investigators are asking anyone with information to please contact the Gwinnett Fire Arson and Explosives Investigation Section at 678-518-4890 or the Georgia Arson Control Hotline at 1-800-282-5804.  Georgia Arson Control, Inc. offers a reward of UP TO $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for arson.