Fire at Spaulding Hills apartments in Norcross

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Fire at Spaulding Hills apartments in Norcross

Photos: Gwinnett County firefighters Thursday were battling a predawn blaze an apartment complex at the Spaulding Hills apartments off Winters Chapel Road near Norcross.

Gwinnett County firefighters Thursday battled a predawn blaze at the Spaulding Hills apartment complex off Winters Chapel Road near Norcross Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011.

Eliana Coyote holds her child, Angel-3 as they watch their apartments burn Thursday.

Water pressure was an issue that hampered firefighting efforts Thursday.

The fire broke out around 6 a.m.on Winterbrook Court. Gwinnett fire Capt. Thomas Rutledge said flames were shooting through the roof of the building when firefighters arrived.

Firefighters prepare to go into the apartments.

As many as 10 apartment units were affected by the blaze.

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Gwinnett County firefighters Thursday battled a predawn blaze at the Spaulding Hills apartment complex off Winters Chapel Road near Norcross Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011.

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