A fire at the Norcross apartment complex displaced 20 residents

NORCROSS, Ga – An afternoon fire at a Norcross apartment complex has left several families scrambling for shelter.

Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services officials say the fire broke out just before 3:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Elliot Apartments on Northridge Way.

Firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call from a resident who said they heard smoke alarms in the complex.

When firefighters arrived on scene, they found flames coming from the windows and attic of the three-story building.

Emergency responders quickly entered the building to search for residents while crews worked outside to bring the fire under control.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the fire.

About 20 residents were displaced by the fire. The American Red Cross is working with the complex to assist affected residents.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.