Atlanta business owner loses $4,000 in supplies after shed fire

Published August 23, 2026 6:18 PM EDT

A campfire burned down a shed on Connell Avenue in southwest Atlanta on Sunday, destroying thousands of dollars in business supplies. 

What we know:

The owner, Angel Zelyaa, lost $4,000 worth of supplies for his small construction business.

Zelaya stated that a campfire set up behind his home spread directly to the structure, burning everything inside. 

Zelyaa had spent four weeks complaining to property management about people setting up camps and lighting fires behind his property, he told FOX 5 Atlanta. 

What we don't know:

It remains unclear if property management responded to the previous complaints regarding the encampments behind the home. Authorities have not said if anyone will face charges for starting the campfire. 

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from a FOX 5 Atlanta broadcast reported concerning the fire that happened on Sunday. 

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