Crime & Public Safety

18 displaced after fire ravages Cobb apartment building

At least 18 people have been displaced after a fire destroyed an apartment building in Cobb County early Friday.
At least 18 people have been displaced after a fire destroyed an apartment building in Cobb County early Friday.
Jan 5, 2024

A massive fire at an apartment building near Vinings left 18 people displaced late Thursday.

Cobb County fire officials said they were called to the MAA Spring Luxury Apartments on Spring Hill Parkway around 10 p.m. The fire was already raging but was contained to one side of the building, authorities said, adding that at least 20 units were affected.

No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

Investigators believe the fire started on a balcony, but a definitive cause has not been determined, officials said.

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