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'Suspicious' fire at abandoned Atlanta bank
Firefighters quickly knocked down a suspicious fire at a vacant building on Lakewood Avenue in southeast Atlanta early Wednesday evening. One person was detained.
ATLANTA - Firefighters quickly knocked down a suspicious fire at a vacant building on Lakewood Avenue in southeast Atlanta early Wednesday evening.
One person was detained.
What we know:
No one was found inside, according to fire officials.
Investigators say a person has been detained, but no charges have been confirmed.
Fire officials said they believe the fire may have been intentionally set.
While officials stopped short of calling the fire arson, firefighters described the circumstances as "suspicious."
Dig deeper:
The building, which was a former SunTrust location and former home to several nonprofits, is owned by St. Vincent de Paul Georgia. It has been slated for redevelopment, with plans to create 72 apartments and retail space on the property.
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'Suspicious' fire at abandoned bank leads to arrest
One person was arrested after a suspicious fire at a former SunTrust bank in southeast Atlanta.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
What's next:
Arson investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the fire.
The Source: Information in this article came from a FOX 5 crew speaking with Atlanta Fire Rescue Department officials at the fire scene.