Early Monday morning, firefighters were called to battle a blaze that engulfed a home in southwest Atlanta. The fire, which broke out shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Campbellton Road near New Hope Road, left the residence heavily damaged, as reported by Atlanta News First.
Units from South Fulton firefighters and police, alongside Atlanta Gas Light personnel, swiftly responded to the scene. Despite the early hour, an elderly woman was to safely escape from her house with her dog, avoiding what could have been a tragic turn of events. The fire resulted in a closure on Campbellton Road in both directions between North Drive and Dove Drive, causing a pause in the morning's usual traffic flow, as confirmed by both news outlets.
The fire was reported to have been extinguished as of 7:30 a.m., according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The images presented showed a structure that will likely tell the story of this fire for years to come, its facade charred, windows gaping open, and the remnants of personal history turned to ash and debris within its walls.
While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, the American Red Cross quickly stepped in, offering to help the homeowner with immediate needs in the aftermath of the calamity.
