An early-morning fire tore through a Smyrna apartment building in Cobb County, killing at least one person and sending several others to the hospital after a frantic rescue effort by firefighters. Crews pulled six people from a burning unit and began lifesaving measures right outside the building, as stunned neighbors watched and emergency lights flooded Woodsong Way.
According to WSB‑TV, the fire broke out in the 500 block of Woodsong Way at a Concord apartment complex. Six people were rescued from the unit and taken to local hospitals while firefighters worked to stabilize them. A Cobb County fire spokesperson told the station there are fatalities but "has not confirmed a number." WSB‑TV carried live coverage of the response on Channel 2 Action News early Monday morning.
Where it happened
The reported address sits among several rental communities clustered near Old Concord Road. The community website for Concord Crossing Apartments lists its leasing office on Old Concord Road and shows buildings along Woodsong Way, outlining the area where firefighters converged.
Investigation and response
Cobb County fire officials told the station the cause of the blaze is still under investigation, and the names of those killed and injured have not been released. Authorities asked drivers and residents to steer clear of the immediate area while fire crews and investigators worked the scene, and WSB‑TV reported it would share more details as they become available.
