More than 60 residents were displaced by two separate fires over the Memorial Day weekend in DeKalb and Newton counties, according to the American Red Cross.
In the first fire at the Sierra Village Apartments in Brookhaven, eight units were destroyed Sunday leaving 41 people homeless.
Firefighters responded to the blaze on Oak Shadow Lane around 8:15 a.m. Sunday.
One person suffered minor burns, DeKalb Fire Capt. Dion Bentley said.
Then in a second incident early Monday, fire broke out at the Magnolia Heights Apartments in Covington, where 26 people were displaced.
Fire department officials could not be reached for comment.
Along with emotional support, Sherry Nicholson, the Red Cross’s regional communication director, said volunteers provided assistance for those who were displaced to help with essentials such as temporary lodging, food, clothing, and replacement medications. Caseworkers will continue to work with the families in the weeks ahead to help them begin their recovery.
Fire officials were still unaware of the cause of either fire early Monday.
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