Fire erupts at Sandy Springs apartment complex displacing 16 on Christmas Day

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - Several metro Atlanta families were left without a home Christmas morning after a devastating fire broke out at an apartment complex in Sandy Springs.

The incident occurred in the 4000 block of Roswell Road, where the local fire department swiftly responded to bring the situation under control.

Sandy Springs Fire Department Chief Keith Sanders expressed his sorrow over the unfortunate events, stating, "It's a very sad day when this happened. This is our second structure fire in the last 16 hours here in Sandy Springs. We try to encourage everyone to be safe, turn your Christmas lights off at night, and make sure there's nothing on that could cause a fire."

As of the latest update, the fire was under control, and fortunately, no injuries have been reported. However, the structure affected by the blaze, comprising four homes, is deemed uninhabitable at this time.

The origin of the fire appears to be one of the top apartment. The Sandy Springs Fire Department is actively investigating the cause of the fire to determine its exact source and circumstances.

The incident has left 16 people displaced, adding to the challenges faced by the community during this holiday season. Residents were not sure what caused the fire.

Firefighters were investigating the cause and manner of the blaze.

This is the second blaze firefighters in Sandy Springs firefighters had to respond to within a 16-hour timeframe.

One of the families has set up a GoFundMe account to try to help them recover.