Homeless encampment catches fire in Atlanta

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Atlanta Fire and Rescue reported to a fire that started in a homeless encampment near GA-400 on Nov. 20, 2023.

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department rushed to a fire in a homeless encampment late Monday afternoon.

Firefighters said they received the emergency call just before 4:30 p.m. to report to 815 Sidney Marcus Boulevard, just off of GA-400.

The team was able to put out the small brush fire with one engine.

No injuries have been reported.