North Fulton County

Fire rips through 20 units at Roswell apartment complex

NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Dozens of families need a new place to live after a large fire burned through their apartments.

Firefighters went from door to door Friday morning at the Wood Creek Apartments in Roswell to help get people out.

“They went into a rescue operation, searching all of the units to make sure everyone is out of the building. They started clearing it. Most of the occupants were already out," said Pabel Trouche, with the Roswell Fire Department.

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The fire spread to 10 apartments and damaged another 10.

“No firefighter or civilian injuries. There was one dog found in one of the units. It was brought out safely and all reports indicate the dog is fine,” Trouche said.

Fire investigators are working to find out what started the fire.

The Red Cross and apartment management are working to find accommodations for those displaced by the fire.