(Snellville, Ga., Aug. 31, 2025) At 5:45 p.m., firefighters responded to multiple 911 callers reporting a house fire at the 2200 block of Eastwood Dr. in Snellville. The 911 caller reported that flames were visible from the garage, along with smoke emanating from the crawlspace. The 911 callers advised dispatch that there was one person trapped inside the house.

Upon arrival, fire crews found power lines down in the driveway with heavy fire involvement coming from the garage of a single-story residential structure with a crawl space. While investigating, firefighters encountered fire extending from the garage into the first floor and initiated an offensive attack, deploying two handlines to extinguish the flames. At the same time, 911 call takers were continuing to receive reports that one person was trapped inside the building. During the fire attack and search of the first floor, one elderly female was located by the search group and removed from the structure to an awaiting ambulance crew, who transported the patient to a local hospital, where the patient died shortly after arrival. Firefighters gained control of the fire at 6:13 p.m.

Fire crews remained on the scene for an extended time, extinguishing hot spots and ensuring the fire was fully extinguished while continuously monitoring air quality. Additional medical crews were requested and utilized for firefighter rehabilitation. 

One occupant was not home at the time of the incident, and he stated that neighbors had notified him of the fire. The fire displaced one occupant, who denied assistance from the American Red Cross.

 A fire investigator responded to the scene for cause and fire determination and that the fire originated in the garage and is still under investigation.

EQUIPMENT AT THE SCENE INCLUDED: 3- Engines, 1- Truck, 1- Rescue, 1- Squad, 2- Ambulances, 1- District Chief, 2- Battalion Chiefs, 1- Air & Light, 1- Fire Investigator, 1- PIO

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