Downtown Atlanta building evacuated after possible electrical fire

Picture credit: Atlanta Fire Rescue

A building in downtown Atlanta was evacuated after a possible electrical fire Friday afternoon. 

Investigators with the Atlanta Fire Department told FOX 5 Atlanta that the fire occurred at the Peachtree Summit Federal Building on Peachtree Street.

When firefighters first arrived at the scene, there was heavy smoke, according to the Atlanta Fire Department. The fire has since been contained and is out.

There were some people that complained of minor injuries that resulted from the evacuation, according to the Atlanta Fire Department.

The extent of the damage is not known at this time.

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