A Riverdale apartment building on Rock Hill Drive erupted in flames early Friday, forcing dozens of residents out of their homes and leaving at least one person injured, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Thick smoke and visible flames sent neighbors into the street as firefighters worked to knock down the blaze. Nearby roads were shut down while emergency crews swarmed the scene.
FOX 5 Atlanta reports that multiple fire engines responded to the multi-unit complex on Rock Hill Drive Friday morning, treating the incident as breaking news. Video from the scene shows residents gathered outside the burning building as firefighters attacked the flames. The station said officials were still counting how many people had been displaced and confirmed that at least one person was treated for injuries.
County fire response and resources
Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services is the agency responsible for fire and emergency response in Riverdale. Its website lists headquarters and contact details, along with information on multiple stations in the area and how to request incident reports or additional assistance.
We have requested further information from county officials and will add any formal statements once they are released.
What officials say and what's next
Investigators have not yet announced a cause for the fire, nor have they released a full estimate of damages or the final number of residents displaced. Public details remain limited while firefighters wrap up operations at the scene and investigators continue their follow up work.
This story will be updated as Clayton County investigators or other officials provide new information.
If you were affected
Residents who were displaced or need information are advised to follow instructions from emergency personnel at the scene and contact local emergency services for assistance as needed.
Anyone who has photos, video or first hand information about the fire is encouraged to share it with local authorities to assist the investigation. We are monitoring official channels and will post updates as more verified details become available.
