Tenants of Atlanta apartment building allowed back inside after massive fire, property manager says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – People who used to call Atlanta’s Bell Collier Village apartments home are being allowed back inside to see what they can salvage after a massive fire at the complex, according to the property manager.

It was more than a week ago when the roof of the building caught fire. Investigators are blaming improper use of a grill at an unsanctioned rooftop party.

On Saturday, Atlanta News First spoke with tenants who said they had not been allowed back inside to collect their things.

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On Sunday, property management company Bell Partners said they’ve started escorting residents into the building to collect their things, where possible. The parking deck is also being opened to retrieve vehicles.

Along with allowing residents to terminate their leases, the property manager also said they’re providing $1,000 to each unit for expense relief.

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