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Several people trapped by fire in Cobb County
Several people were trapped by an apartment building fire in Cobb County on Sunday night. Multiple people have been displaced. Several people were also transported to a hospital. Breaking news. Kaitlyn Pratt reporting.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Three people are dead after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in Cobb County late Sunday night, according to the Cobb County fire department.
It was initially reported that at least six people, including a child, were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and there had been "some fatalities." The media were informed shortly after 7 a.m. that three people had died. At this time, no information has been released about the victims.
What we know:
Cobb County fire crews arrived at the Concord Crossing apartments off Woodsong Way to find multiple residents stranded by the flames late Sunday night. Firefighters used ladders to rescue at least six people from the second floor of the burning building.
Officials confirmed that one of the victims, a child, was in cardiac arrest as they were transported to a nearby hospital.
Officials also said early Monday morning that there were "some fatalities," but did not explain.
The firefight was complicated by freezing temperatures and high winds.
What's next:
Approximately 30 residents have been displaced by the blaze; the Red Cross and a local church are currently providing warmth and emergency assistance to the victims. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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