GA Authorities Arrest Two Accused Of Lighting Fireworks On Rooftop That May Have Started Massive Fire at Apartment Complex

An enormous fireplace destroyed an Atlanta, Georgia condo advanced and now authorities say it could have been the results of two folks lighting fireworks on a rooftop.

Police detained Robert Stokes, 43, and Charnelle Gunn, 35, and later charged them with legal harm to property and reckless conduct, WSBTV reported.

Firefighters have been known as out to the Reserve at Lavista Stroll residences round 10:36 pm Friday. When crews arrived they noticed heavy smoke coming from the property.

Greater than 80 firefighters labored all through the night time and into Saturday to differentiate the fireplace.

A whole bunch of individuals have been evacuated from the advanced and officers say 28 at the moment are displaced. The American Crimson Cross has stepped in to help.

Seventeen folks have been handled for smoke inhalation and different minor accidents, and authorities say one cat died within the fireplace.

The precise reason for the fireplace remains to be beneath investigation.