Veteran DeKalb County firefighter dies after battling warehouse blaze

Flags lowered for firefighter in DeKalb County

Flags were lowered Tuesday morning for the DeKalb County firefighter who died as a result of injuries sustained while battling a blaze on Monday afternoon. His name has not been released at this time.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A longtime DeKalb County firefighter has died after being injured while battling a commercial fire Monday afternoon.

What we know:

County officials said the veteran firefighter served with the department for 21 years. 

He was hurt while working to put out a blaze along South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, just south of Chapman Road. 

The location matches a warehouse that appears to operate as a movie studio specializing in horror films.

Veteran firefighter dies in warehouse blaze

A longtime DeKalb County firefighter has died after being injured while battling a commercial fire Monday afternoon.

What they're saying:

In a statement, DeKalb County Fire Rescue asked for the community’s prayers for the firefighter’s family and fellow first responders.

What we don't know:

Officials have not released the firefighter’s name or details about the fire.