ATLANTA — Two people were found dead following a fire late Tuesday at a northwest Atlanta church. After battling the blaze for hours, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department confirmed the discovery of their bodies.
Fire crews responded to Amazing Grace Church at 608 Cameron Alexander Blvd NW just before midnight. The structure was fully engulfed, with portions of the roof collapsing during the incident. Due to the intensity of the flames, firefighters initially could not search the building but located the victims once the fire was under control.
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and Atlanta Police Department, along with homicide detectives, are investigating the incident. Officials have not disclosed the victims' identities, only stating that one was a man. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, the fire was reported at 11:27 p.m. Crews arrived minutes later and worked overnight to extinguish the flames.
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