Authorities are probing a suspected arson in Gwinnett County after firefighters stumbled upon an incendiary device outside a Lawrenceville home in June. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 27, crews arriving in response to an emergency call made at 6:14 a.m., as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. The caller, having evacuated the residence before help arrived, alerted fire services after detecting the sound of an alarm and the smell of smoke.
Upon their arrival at the 700 block of Clairidge Lane, firefighters discovered that the fire had extinguished itself, leaving no injuries in its wake. Gwinnett County investigators subsequently identified an incendiary device behind the property. Launching an active investigation into the matter, they are treating the event as a case of arson, as detailed by WSB-TV.
While the authorities have not made further details public due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, they are actively seeking information from the community. A financial incentive has been put forth to encourage potential witnesses or those with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Georgia Arson Control, Inc. is offering up to $10,000 for tips that lead to an arrest and a conviction in this case…