Fire breaks out at troubled South Fulton Camelot Condominiums
Condo complex catches fire again
For at least the fourth time in five years, a building in South Fulton's Camelot Condo complex off of Old National Highway went up in flames.
SOUTH FULTON , Ga. - A large fire broke out at the South Fulton Camelot Condominiums late Wednesday night.
What we know:
A representative from the HOA confirmed with FOX 5 that 24 units were affected in building nine. It's not clear how many of those units are total losses.
While crews are working to determine the cause of the flames, HOA president Tabitha Rowe says the complex has a problem with squatters and people stealing electricity.
"That is a big issue here at Camelot. It's an ongoing issue," she said.
However, this is not the first time the complex on Old National Highway has gone up in flames. It's at least the fourth fire in the last five years at the complex.
Camelot Condominiums fires, troubles
Dig deeper:
FOX 5 Atlanta reported on a previous fire on Dec. 1, 2024, that displaced dozens of residents.
In 2021, another building went up in flames, and a 2020 fire at the complex left 24 families homeless.
In the wake of that fire, two former members of the HOA board were arrested for alleged insurance theft.
FOX 5 Atlanta has previously reported on multiple fire code citations for the problematic complex.
At the time, Fire Marshal inspections noted common meter rooms had shown signs of tampering that were potentially hazardous. Inspection records also indicated extension cords were running from unit to unit, and in hallways.
The complex has also been called one of the most crime-ridden in all of South Fulton, with six murders taking place in 2023 alone.
"Everybody just keep Camelot in your prayers. We're trying to change things out here," she said.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Neighbors report that among the two dozen households impacted, there are several who have lived here or had the property handed down for decades.
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The Source: The background information in this article was covered over the years by FOX 5 Atlanta reporters and confirmed by law enforcement and fire officials.