Gwinnett County firefighters battle blaze at Lawrenceville home

Firefighters in Gwinnett County made short work of a serious house fire that started in a Lawrenceville home's garage.

The flames broke out at a home on Philadelphia Court on Thursday evening, officials say.

What we know:

The fire was put out after 12 minutes, but the home suffered serious damage.

One person was taken to a local hospital after suffering minor injuries. They are expected to recover.

Officials believe a mechanical issue with the homeowner's vehicle likely started the blaze.

What they're saying:

"Please remember, if there is a fire in your home, exit quickly and call 911," Gwinnett County Fire wrote on Facebook.

The Source: Information for this story came from a Facebook post by Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services.

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