By Laura Halm
August 26, 2010
Gwinnett Broadcasting Company (GBC)

Sue Irle was asleep while flames were raging from her neighbor’s home.

“All of a sudden the fire trucks were there and the house was gone just like that, it was just so quick.”

Flames so intense – firefighters had to battle the blaze from outside. Destroying everything in it’s path, even the grass – the home is being ruled a total loss. Thankfully no one was home, but when Irle’s neighbor arrived at the scene…

“Everybody just had to stand still because she was just so distraught and it just broke us down into tears. I mean she’s a handicapped lady and this is all she had.”

Fire Investigators are ruling this case an act of arson and believe the fire started in the front of the home. Like investigators, neighbors think the fire seems fishy. Investigators are urging anyone with information to call (678) 518 – 4890.

Irle says it’s a sin to see a home and it’s memories ripped from such a nice family. Along with the Red Cross, neighbors are pooling money, clothes, and toys.

“Whatever she needs because she’s completely out of everything. I just couldn’t imagine, I don’t know how I would feel if I came home to this. I mean I’m just at a loss for words.”