More than 50 displaced after fires at 3 metro apartment complexes
More than 50 people have been displaced after three separate fires that claimed their metro Atlanta homes during the weekend.
An estimated 15 units at The Park at Windy Hill Apartments in Marietta were affected by a fire that occurred Friday evening, according to the American Red Cross. Fourteen families, including 33 people, lost their homes in the blaze.
A second fire took place at the Crystal at Cascade Apartments in southwest Atlanta early Saturday morning. Twelve families, including 22 people, lost their homes as a result, according to the Red Cross.
A third fire, this one at a DeKalb County apartment complex, occurred Saturday. A third-floor apartment at The Reserve at Druid Hills suffered damage after a blaze started on the balcony, DeKalb fire spokesman Capt. Jaeson Daniels said. Crews were able to contain the fire to that single unit. Two other units suffered smoke and fire damage.
People were displaced as a result, but that number is unknown, Daniels said.
The Red Cross is assisting those affected with temporary lodging, food, clothing, replacement medications and personal care items.
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