Gwinnett Antique Business Evacuated During Electrical Fire

BUFORD, GA – Buford's Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors store was evacuated during a fire Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters responded at 9:37 a.m., to an employee report of a business fire at the business, located in the 4125 block of Buford Drive, NE in Buford. The caller to 911 was the store manager who reported a loud popping sound and smoke inside the business.

Firefighters arrived to find moderate smoke inside the large retail structure and a smoldering fire in the back-right corner. The fire was being controlled by the sprinkler suppression system and was quickly extinguished by first-due crews with water-cans. Firefighters conducted a primary search of the building and worked to clear smoke from the interior. Per the fire investigator, the fire appears accidental and erupted from a neon light display that ignited nearby combustibles. The cause is believed to be electrical. There was minor fire damage to contents in the area or origin and smoke and water throughout part of the business.

Equipment included at the scene: one ladder truck, one engine, two squads, one medic unit, one air & light unit, one battalion chief, one district commander and one fire investigator.

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Photos courtesy Gwinnett Fire Department