Blaze displaces 8 from Dekalb County homes
Red Cross disaster volunteers responded to an apartment fire in Decatur. (Photo: American Red Cross of Georgia)
DECATUR. Ga. - An apartment fire on East Ponce de Leon Avenue on Wednesday morning is leaving eight people displaced, the American Red Cross of Georgia said.
Authorities responded to a call about a fire on East Ponce de Leon Avenue at approximately 7:14 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
DeKalb County fire engines converged on the blaze and shut down the busy road between Commerce Drive and Sycamore Place.
Decatur police said the street re-opened at 10:27 a.m.
Sherry Nicholson, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross of Georgia, said the fire affected a 12-unit apartment building and left eight people homeless.
She said the Red Cross provided assistance for immediate emergency needs, including temporary lodging, food, clothing and personal health items.
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She said a Red Cross caseworker will continue to help the eight people recover from the fire.
Officials have not released details regarding the fire investigation or its cause.
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