3 residents escape overnight DeKalb County house fire

Published October 22, 2026 6:14 AM EDT

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Firefighters quickly extinguished an overnight fire at a DeKalb County home, and all three residents escaped safely, officials said.

What we know:

The fire started in an upstairs bedroom shortly before 3 a.m. at a house on 2nd Avenue in the Decatur area. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

This is a developing story. Check back for possible updates. 

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