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At least 5 displaced following DeKalb County apartment fire: Officials

According to DeKalb County Fire and Rescue Services, a call came in around 11:15 a.m. regarding a fire at 2893 Panthersville Road, which is the Decatur Lofts.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Residents at a DeKalb County apartment were evacuated after a fire spread through several units Saturday morning, fire officials said.

According to DeKalb County Fire and Rescue Services, a call came in around 11:15 a.m. regarding a fire at 2893 Panthersville Road, which is the Decatur Lofts. 

Fire officials said one unit was impacted by the fire, while five units were affected by water and smoke. At least five residents were displaced due to the blaze.

The fire is believed to have started in the kitchen, although the cause of the fire is still under investigation, DeKalb fire officials said.

Officials have not provided any information on how many units were affected or if anyone was hurt. The cause of the fire is unknown. 

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