BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — Investigators in Brookhaven are trying to figure out the cause of a massive fire that broke out at an apartment complex on Lenox Park Circle.
11Alive Skytracker flew over the scene at the Evergreen Lenox Park apartments.
Thankfully, everyone in the building made it out safely, according to DeKalb County Fire.
Firefighters said the blaze started in one unit around 7 a.m. and quickly spread throughout the entire building.
Residents told 11Alive that before fire crews arrived, one neighbor, Yusuf Throne, jumped into action.
He said he banged on every door in the building to alert those inside and called 911.
"I called him a hero," resident Anjela Anderson said. "He saved so many lives today. He's a blessing, blessing to all of use, whether he wants the recognition or not."
The Red Cross came to help and provide residents with whatever assistance they may need. They said they're working to assist 44 people with essentials such as temporary lodging, food, clothing, and personal care/health items.
A caseworker with the Red Cross will continue to help families in the weeks coming "with recovery guidance and support."
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