Massive fire rips through DeKalb County apartment complex
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Firefighters are battling a massive blaze at an apartment complex in DeKalb County.
The fire broke out early Wednesday morning at Avondale Forest Apartments, located in the 200 block of Pine Tree Circle. Officials said at least twelve people, including eight kids and four adults, have been taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
DEKALB FIRE: We have people inside, people outside fighting flames at Avondale Forest Apartment homes. Entire building end to end engulfed pic.twitter.com/PdNmjMNS7G
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SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene around 6:45 a.m. as large flames tore through the building. Nearly 50 firefighters have responded to the scene.
No word yet as to what caused the fire.