Two women, one pregnant, were rescued from a burning Gwinnett County residence this morning after signaling firefighters from a second story window.

Both were taken to Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville to be treated for minor smoke inhalation, according to the Gwinnett County fire department.

Six engines, three medic ambulances and one squad, among others were deployed to deal with the incident. The fire was under control just before 11 a.m.

Officials reported the fire originated in the basement of the two-story house and there is extensive damage to the basement and smoke damage through out the structure.

The cause is unknown and under investigation.

About the Author

Keep Reading

A Korean Air plane takes off from Incheon International Airport in South Korea on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. The plane is chartered to bring back Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia. (Yonhap via AP)

Credit: AP

Featured

In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com