Nearly two dozen people were displaced after a fire tore through a Gwinnett County mobile home community Friday afternoon.
Gwinnett County fire crews responded at 3:11 p.m. to the intersection of Azalea Springs Drive and Lankford Road in the Tucker area. While initial 911 reports suggested a homeowner might have re-entered a burning building, search teams confirmed that all occupants had safely escaped before emergency units arrived.
Firefighters said the flames quickly spread from one mobile home to another due to the density of the structures. In total, five homes were damaged and are likely total losses, while multiple other homes sustained damage from the intense heat.
Crews encountered several life-threatening complications during the operation. A downed power line fell onto a metal fence, energizing the perimeter and creating a secondary hazard for first responders. Additionally, firefighters struggled with low water pressure from the mobile home park’s privately owned water distribution system, requiring them to utilize a water tender to maintain their attack.
In total, 22 people were displaced from their homes. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services is working with the American Red Cross and park management to provide emergency housing and essential supplies for the displaced families. One person was treated at the scene for a medical complaint and released.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Gwinnett County Fire Investigations Section.
