1 dog killed, another rescued in Lenox Road apartment fire, officials say

ATLANTA - One dog was killed, and another dog and several residents were rescued when a fire broke out inside a Lenox apartment complex Wednesday afternoon, according to fire officials.

What we know:

Atlanta Fire Rescue said the fire broke out around 12:43 p.m. at the complex in the 3200 block of Lenox Road NE. 

Crews found heavy smoke coming from the four-story apartment building. 

Fire officials said crews brought several residents to safety, including two people removed from a third-floor apartment.

Search teams rescued one dog from the building, but found a second dog dead, authorities said. 

Grady EMS evaluated three people at the scene, the department stated. 

What we don't know:

Fire investigators have not yet identified the cause of the fire.

Officials have not released the condition of the three people evaluated.