DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A DeKalb County man said he is grateful to be alive after he woke up on Thanksgiving to his home burning around him.

DeKalb County fire crews responded to a home on Glenhaven Drive just before 1 a.m. after a 911 call from the homeowner reporting the fire.

The homeowner was alone at the time of the fire.

At one point, crews had to evacuate the fire because of a partial roof collapse.

While King believes the fire started in the garage, fire investigators are working to learn the cause of the fire.