When crews arrived about 12:15 a.m., they found heavy fire involvement and flames shooting through the roof, he said. It took them nearly 40 minutes to knock down the bulk of the flames and another hour to get the fire under control.

No one was injured.

“A search of the home was completed and found no victims,” Wilson said in a news release. “The home sustained extensive fire damage throughout the entire structure and is considered a total loss.”

A vacant home in the 2400 block of U.S. 78/East Main Street in Snellville is a total loss after an overnight fire, according to officials. (Photo: Gwinnett County Fire Department) Credit: Gwinnett County Fire Department Credit: Gwinnett County Fire Department

Because of the extensive damage, a fire investigator has not determined what caused the blaze. It is believed the fire started near the center of the home, Wilson said.

While there are several businesses nearby, none were damaged.

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