Atlanta, GA
Crews battle massive fire at apartment complex in northwest Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A massive fire broke out Saturday evening at an apartment complex in northwest Atlanta.
The fire is at the Bell Collier Village apartments on Howell Mill Road — just behind the United States Post Office.
Firefighters responded to the apartments around 6:15 and have evacuated the entire building. Crews said the fire may have started on the roof.
They are fighting the fire in “defensive mode,” meaning they are fighting the fire from outside the building.
Multiple pets has already been rescued.
Atlanta News First cameras captured smoke billowing from the apartment building.
Crews do not know how many people have been displaced by the fire.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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