1 dead in Forsyth County house fire near Lake Lanier

Forsyth County crews responded Friday to an early morning fire at a home near Lake Lanier where the remains of one person were found, officials said.

The single-story house at 9040 Fairlane Trail in unincorporated Gainesville was “fully involved” in flames when firefighters arrived at about 5 a.m. After the blaze was brought under control, firefighters searched the remnants of the home and found the body, officials said.

Fire investigators, the Forsyth County Fire Marshal’s Office and the sheriff’s office are investigating.

No identifying details about the victim were released. The county coroner will determine the cause of death, officials said.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

About the Author

Fire reported at Fulton County Jail

Firefighters were called Friday evening to the Fulton County Jail, according to a department spokesperson.

57m ago

Assisted-living facility owner and inspector sue each other over faulty sprinklers in deadly fire

The owner of a Massachusetts assisted-living facility that was the site of a fatal fire and an inspection company have sued each other over who is at fault for failure to addr

Wildfires destroy 40 homes and kill a firefighter in Australia

A firefighter has died while battling wildfires that have destroyed around 40 homes in two Australian states

The Latest

Credit: Philip Robibero / AJC

Homicides down, police staffing up heading into Atlanta’s elections

Cobb mother gets 50 years in prison for toddler’s fentanyl death

Georgia judge resigns after Florida strip club arrest

Featured

Credit: Courtesy of Atlanta Public Schools

Waymo cars ignored stopped school buses in Atlanta. What happens now?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation. The autonomous vehicle company has issued a software recall.

Search for new MARTA chief hits snag

The search for a new leader for the regional transit authority is widely seen as one of the most important duties facing the Marta Board

Georgia high school coach choked player, put another in headlock, warrants say

The Greene County High coach was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of simple battery, according to investigators.