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Atlanta officer honored for actions during fire
Mayor Andre Dickens honored Atlanta police Officer Maurice Chandler for his actions during the fire at Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments.
ATLANTA - Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens honored first responders who risked their lives to respond to a massive apartment fire in November 2023 during his State of the City address on Monday morning.
The fast-moving fire destroyed the Reserve LaVista Walk apartments off Cheshire Bridge Road where LaVista turns into Lindbergh.
The mayor said one of the Atlanta police officers who helped get people to safety was also a tenant.
Officer Maurice Chandler lost everything, including his cat, in the fire.
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A couple who were reportedly setting off fireworks on the roof of the complex was arrested following the fire.