Hearth breaks out on roof of 30-story Downtown excessive rise
A hearth broke out Wednesday afternoon on high of a 30-story excessive rise constructing. Dozens of development staff have been in and across the constructing when the fireplace was reported.
ATLANTA – Firefighters responded to the rooftop of a smoking Downtown Atlanta high-rise at round midday on Wednesday.
Thick smoke was seen from the roof of a constructing off of Ted Turner Drive. The street was closed between Marietta and Luckie streets.
Atlanta fireplace rescue obtained a report of a development fireplace at round 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday. Firefighters noticed heavy smoke from the roof.
Development crews and occupants have been in a position to exit the constructing safely, based on Asst. Hearth Chief Greg Grey. Grey informed FOX 5 they did not have an actual variety of folks inside, however estimated 20 to 30 folks evacuated the 30-story constructing.
Smoking high-rise constructing in Downtown Atlanta
Ted Turner Drive was closed between Luckie and Marietta streets. The reason for the fireplace was unknown.
The fireplace was remoted to the rooftop.
SKYFOX captured footage of fireside crews on the roof trying to quell the smoke at round 12:42 p.m. Firefighters have been sifting via charred supplies.
The smoke was decreased and flames seemed to be extinguished earlier than 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Firefighters sifting via particles on the rooftop of a smoking Downtown Atlanta constructing on Aug. 31, 2022. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
The reason for the fireplace is below investigation, however crews do not anticipate foul play was concerned.
Smoke seen coming from the roof of a constructing in Downtown Atlanta on Aug. 31, 2022.
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