Residents jump from 2nd floor to escape DeKalb County apartment fire

Firefighters investigating a two-alarm fire at a DeKalb County apartment complex early Monday morning.

Officials said the flames broke out around 3 a.m. at the Hairston Woods Apartments on Summerview Drive.

When first responders arrived at the complex, they said the fire had already reached the attic of the six-unit building. Four apartments were damaged by the smoke and flames.

A resident told FOX 5 people in one apartment had to jump from the second floor to escape.

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DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department respond to fire at Hairston Woods Apartments

At last report, it was unknown how many people have been displaced by the fire.

The cause of the blaze have not been determined.