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5 displaced, pet killed in southwest Atlanta house fire

This happened on Macon Drive.

ATLANTA — Five family members were displaced Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at their home off Macon Drive.

Just after 1 a.m., firefighters were called to the home not too far from Bend Park. When crews arrived, they were met with flames coming from the one-story home.

While some battled the housefire, others worked to put out a vehicle fire that started in the family's carport.

Both fires were put out and all five people made it out safely. The family lost one pet in the fire and the flames left the home with severe damage.  

No one was injured, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue. Currently, the incident is being investigated.

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