Investigation underway after resident, dog die in DeKalb County house fire
A deadly house fire is under investigation in DeKalb County on Monday evening, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue PIO Jaeson Daniels.
Published: May. 29, 2023 at 8:46 PM EDT|Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:58 AM EDT
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A deadly house fire is under investigation in DeKalb County on Monday evening, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue PIO Jaeson Daniels.
Heavy fire and smoke were seen at a home on Leland Drive by fire crews. Jaeson Daniels confirmed to Atlanta News First that a resident and a dog died in the fire.
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One person had smoke inhalation, according to Daniels.
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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