Dunwoody home goes up in flames after menorah knocked over

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — An accident inside a Dunwoody home on Monday night led to a massive fire.

Firefighters are battling the blaze at a home on Wilder Court.

Channel 2’s Michael Doudna spoke to the homeowner off camera, who said he’s grateful everyone made it out of the house.

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The homeowner said the fire started when his children knocked over the lit menorah.

He said the home caught fire quickly after that, but everyone got out safe.

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The family says they struggled finding their dog for a little while, but their beloved pet made it out as well.

The home appears to have suffered major damage.

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