A Gwinnett County man was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries sustained in a house fire Sunday, officials said.

Fire officials said the man was sitting outside with severe burns when they arrived. His name was not released.

The fire on Luke Court in Buford was extinguished and officials are trying to determine the origin, Gwinnett County Fire spokesman Justin Wilson said.

Three dogs died inside the house and a fourth dog was found outside in good condition and reunited with family members.

The fire on Luke Court in Buford is out, but one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. (Credit: Channel 2 Action News)
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