Tenants say there were no extinguishers, smoke alarms as fire tore through apartment building – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

Published
May 19, 2026
Location
DeKalb, Illinois
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Incident type
Workplace, Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Dekalb Illinois in DeKalb, Illinois: A fire broke out in the Uphill Flats Apartments in DeKalb County, Georgia, affecting four apartments with 25 residents. The fire, which started on the balcony or back of the building, resulted in the evacuation of all residents. No injuries or deaths were reported, and firefighters successfully contained the blaze. The incident occurred on May 19, 2026, the same day the article was published.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
April Williams Named in reporting

Original reporting

Tenants say there were no extinguishers, smoke alarms as fire tore through apartment building – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

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