AFD: Fire under investigation after firefighters save 2 people trapped inside

ATLANTA — A fire is under investigation after firefighters responded to an apartment fire near Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

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Fire officials responded to the apartment around 5 p.m. after getting a call about a fire with people possibly trapped inside.

Firefighters were able to force entry into the unit, contain the fire, and get the people who were trapped out of the unit.

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The American Red Cross is assisting individuals impacted by the fire. One victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated for injuries.

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