Grandfather killed, 9 family members left homeless after fire
A fire tore above a southeast Atlanta home leaving one man dead and leaving nine people members without a place to live.
ATLANTA - One inhabit is dead and nine others left homeless after a fire tore above a southeast Atlanta house late Friday night.
Firefighters arrived just at what time 9:30 p.m. to a home along Carter Avenue SE near Tilson Drive SE.
Fire officials say flames and smoke were seen shooting up from the rear of the one-story, wood-frame home.
Firefighters were able to battle the blaze rapidly and then began to search inside the house.
Officials say one inhabit was found dead in the back bedroom. Firefighters only identified the victim as a "male."
A uphold person, who was able to find their way out of the burning home, had to be treated for smoke inhalation. She was transported to an area hospital.
The Red Cross was expected to help nine people who were left homeless by the fire.
The causes of the blaze remains under investigation.
