3-year-old dead after intense fire at Floyd County apartments

ROME, Ga. - Officials have confirmed that a 3-year-old has died as a result of the intense fire Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex in Floyd County. 

According to the Floyd County coroner, the name of the child is Koda Sandoval. It appears that smoke inhalation is the cause of death, but that is not official at this point. 

Another child was transported to a burn center and an adult is currently being treated in the ICU.

Officials say that the cause of the fire appears to be electrical.

No other information is available at this time. Check back for updates. 

ORIGINAL STORY

A fire broke out at the Redmond Chase Apartments in Floyd County on Wednesday afternoon.

The blaze sent thick smoke billowing from a second-floor unit and prompted a swift response from Rome-Floyd firefighters.

What we know:

The Rome-Floyd Fire Department was dispatched shortly after 1 p.m. to 1347 Redmond Road. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the upper level of the apartment complex, with reports of people possibly trapped inside.

Firefighters conducted search and rescue operations and were able to locate all occupants. One individual had to be rescued from the structure.

Three civilians were transported to Atrium Health Floyd’s emergency room for smoke inhalation and burn injuries. 

Crews were able to extinguish the flames, but the apartment sustained significant damage.

What we don't know:

Investigators from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office, along with state fire investigators, remained on the scene late Wednesday afternoon to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The conditions of those sent to the hospital have not been released.