Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A police officer was shot, but his injuries appear to be non life-threatening.
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Wednesday, April 10
Updated - 12:30 p.m. April 11: WSB-TV reports that police have identified the gunman as Lauren Holman Brown. For the latest updates, see: Live Coverage of SWAT Standoff Press Conference Updated - 7:30 a.m April 11: The four firefighters were treated at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville and released on Wednesday night, according to a statement from hospital spokeswoman Beth Okun. The police officer shot during the confrontation was listed in good condition. See also: Suwanee SWAT Standoff: It Was a 'Typical Call' (includes link to dispatch audio) Original post: A SWAT Team moved into a home on Walnut Grove Way in Suwanee about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, ending a standoff that began with five firefighters being held hostage, Gwinnett County…
One firefighter has been released, officials said.
UPDATE, 8 p.m.: A SWAT team moved into the house about 7:30 p.m. The suspect is dead; the four firefighters suffered superficial wounds from the distraction device, and a police officer was shot but suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police told the media. UPDATE, 7:35 p.m: Police have just told people to clear the Road on Walnut Grove Way. A loud bang was heard in the neighborhood. WSB reports that it might have been a flash-bang device, sometimes used to distract hostage-takers to allow for police activity. An ambulance just left the neighborhood with its siren going. Original post: One of five Gwinnett County firefighters has been released from a hostage situation at 2440 Walnut Grove Way in unincorporated Suwanee, according to …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Gwinnett Fire crews respond late Tuesday to Suwanee Dam Road at Cumming Highway.
An explosion and fire in a wooded area late Tuesday in Suwanee resulted in a man being hospitalized with injuries. According to a release by Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services, crews were called to Suwanee Dam Road and Cumming Highway about 9:30 p.m. Officials were told that there was a "man in the woods surrounded by fire." The man had second degree burns to his hands, face and limbs, officials said. The man was treated and transported to a hospital. The incident was believed to be caused when a small propane tank exploded accidentally when it was close to an open fire set by the man. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and …
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Another advisory in effect as head index in triple digits expected.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
With temperatures expected to reach the high 90s in Suwanee on Wednesday, a heat advisory is again in force from 11 a.m. until 5 a.m. Thursday. The area also remains under a Code Orange unhealthy air alert. According to the advisory issued by the National Weather Center, the heat advisory is for portions of north and central Georgia, including both Walton and Gwinnett counties. The area is expected to have heat indices between 100 and 110 degrees during the day. This produces hazardous conditions for outdoor activities. A heat advisory means that a period of dangerous heat is expected. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services spokesman Capt. Tommy Rutledge is advising people to heed the advisory. "It is safe to say that firefighters …
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Gwinnett firefighters respond to reports of fallen trees on houses and roadways, house fires.
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
A thunderstorm that moved through Gwinnett County early Saturday (June 18) evening kept firefighters and emergency crews busy responding to reports of fallen trees on houses and roadways, house fires caused by lightning strikes, and downed electrical wires. Here’s a report on storm-related incidents provided at 6:42 p.m. and updated at 9:15 p.m. by Capt. Tommy Rutledge, spokesman for Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services: TREES DOWN ON HOUSE: HOUSE FIRES: WIRES DOWN: TREES DOWN IN ROADWAY: NOT STORM-RELATED:
Monday, April 25, 2011
Monday's storm causes problems around Gwinnett.
Monday's storm resulted in activity to a house in Suwanee, as well as several other incidents around Gwinnett. Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services responded to a lighting strike in the 200 block of Azalea Chase Point in Suwanee, fire Capt. Tommy Rutledge said in a release. No injuries were reported. The source was found to be a lightning strike to a cable TV line in the basement. There was no damage to the structure. In other incidents: -- A shed was reported on fire in Buford because of a lightning strike in the 5900 block of Lake Lanier Heights Road. No injuries were reported. Heavy smoke was showing from a shed behind the house, firefighters said. The shed was gutted and damaged contents included tools, ATVs and other items. There was…
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
House fires, blocked roadways and trees on houses are reported from Monday's activity.
Updated 6:05 a.m., April 6, 2011 Several incidents such as house fires, trees downed on houses and downed power lines were reported throughout Gwinnett County on Monday as a result of the storm that ran through the county. Possible house fires due to lightning were reported Monday at 2501 Crumps Landing Circle in Snellville and 3659 Cecilia Way in Loganville, reported Capt. Tommy Rutledge of Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services. No significant damage was reported to either house. Trees reportedly fell on houses at the following addresses: 153 Gloster Road, SW in Lawrenceville; 5591 Brady Drive, SW in Stone Mountain; 5341 Miller Road, SW in Lilburn; 2263 Meadow Drive, SW in Snellville; 185 Killian Hill Road, NW in Lilburn; 3863 …
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Suwanee station, others holding an open house Sunday.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Since 1971, the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services has been saving lives and protecting property. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the department will hold an open house at each of Gwinnett County’s 30 fire stations Sunday, March 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Citizens are invited to tour the stations, view apparati and equipment displays and learn valuable fire and life safety information. The Suwanee station is on Buford Highway, next to the Suwanee Police Department and across from Town Center Park. The Gwinnett County Fire Department handled its first emergency call on March 30, 1971. That year, the department had one station, 10 personnel and a budget of $89,000. Now, the department has 30 strategically placed community …
Steve Burns
8:29 am on Thursday, April 11, 2013
Thanks, Diana. Note our latest story on the incident. http://patch.com/A-361N more ›