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The “outside pavilion at Maddox Park (was) fully involved” when crews arrived Friday, Atlanta fire spokesman Sgt. Cortez Stafford said. Photo: Atlanta Fire Rescue Department

UPDATE: Bulk of fire at Atlanta’s Maddox Park under control

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Breaking News Staff, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The roof of a pavilion at an Atlanta park caved in after a massive fire Friday afternoon that sent smoke billowing over the city.

The “outside pavilion at Maddox Park (was) fully involved” when crews arrived, Atlanta fire spokesman Sgt. Cortez Stafford said.

Maddox Park is near the Bankhead MARTA station on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway.

*VIDEO* That huge column of smoke on the #Westside of #Atlanta? Outside pavilion at Maddox Park fully involved on #AFRD arrival. No injuries and no threat to any other buildings. Requesting 2 additional engines for water supply. pic.twitter.com/reUGjUgbl7
— Atlanta Fire Rescue (@ATLFireRescue) September 28, 2018

No one was injured in the blaze, which was brought under control by 2:45 p.m. Units are still on the scene hitting hot spots.

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UPDATE: Bulk of Fire at Maddox Park Pavillon is knocked down. Units still on scene hitting hotspots. #AFRD pic.twitter.com/nbgWkMas6g
— Atlanta Fire Rescue (@ATLFireRescue) September 28, 2018

“We’re saddened to see this happen,” Atlanta Parks & Recreation officials said in a tweet. City park officials are assessing the situation.

We're saddened to see this happen at Maddox Park. More updates to follow once the team has had a chance to assess the situation. @ATLFireRescue @CityofAtlanta https://t.co/bDSTGj22Ne
— ATL Parks & Rec (@ATLParksandRec) September 28, 2018

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