Laundromat Damaged by Fire Tuesday

Tuesday evening Gwinnett firefighters answered a 911 call that a laundromat on Jones Mill Road was on fire.

"Firefighters arrived to find smoke and fire in the business with fire showing from the eaves of the roof," said Lieutenant Colin S. Rhode, Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Service spokesman. 

Rhoden said a customer at the laundromat called in to report the fire. Several other people were inside the business but were able to get out. There were no injuries reported.

Firefighters arrived shortly after 6:30 p.m. and found "fire showing from the eaves of the roof," said Rhoden. 

Rhoden said firefighters were able to quickly control the fire which did not spread to adjoining businesses. The fire was reported as under control shortly after 7 p.m. The business is located at 3300 Jones Mill Road.

A Gwinnett County Fire Investigator was called to the scene for cause determination and extent of damage determination.  

"The incident is currently undetermined and under investigation," said Rhoden.  

Equipment On Scene:

5-Engines, 2-Ladder Trucks, 1-Medic Ambulance, 2-Battalion Chiefs, 1-Medic Supervisor, 1-Rehab Truck, 1-Squad Truck, 1-Fire Investigator, 1-PIO