A fire at an apartment complex in Riverdale early Friday morning displaced at least 18 people from seven different units, according to the Red Cross.

Firefighters responded to the blaze after midnight at the Legacy at Riverdale apartments, a spokeswoman for the aid organization confirmed. The units affected by the fire are located on Chinaberry Lane, just around the corner from Riverdale’s Main Street.

Red Cross volunteers provided comfort kits, recovery planning and direct assistance to the residents who were displaced.

It is not clear how the fire began, but no injuries have been reported. Fire officials from Riverdale have not responded to requests for more information.

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Apartment complex community members look at the stuffed animals, snacks and drinks that rest at the base of a basketball goal with balloons in memoriam of Ja’Nylen Greggs in Atlanta on Friday, June 20, 2025. The apartment complex community is mourning 12-year-old Greggs after he was killed in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)

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