Cobb County

Victims hospitalized after deadly Cobb County fire getting worse

Fire Woodsong Cobb A deadly fire happened early Monday morning, Feb. 23, in a Smyrna apartment complex. (Source: WSBTV)

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Investigators say the fire that killed two children, a mother, and sent three others to the hospital could have been an accident.

Fire officials say the fire reignited on Monday night after a mattress that was smoldering started to burn again.

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Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell spoke with witnesses who tried helping the family, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at 4:00 p.m.

Officials say the conditions of a child and adult in the hospital have worsened.

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Michele Newell

Michele Newell, WSB-TV Cobb County Bureau Chief

Michele Newell is a three-time Emmy award-winning reporter. She joined the WSB-TV team as a general assignment reporter in November 2021. She was promoted to Cobb County Bureau Chief five months later

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