Marietta, GA – One Killed in Fatal Apartment Fire on Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA (February 13, 2023) – One person was killed in a fatal apartment fire that took place in Marietta on Monday morning, February 13.
According to Marietta fire personnel, the fire broke out around 10:50 a.m. on Roswell Road in the three-story apartment building at the Hamptons. Crews arrived at the gated community, where they discovered that heavy fire engulfed the apartment complex and was coming up through the roof of multiple homes. Fire crews attempted to get inside the complex as quickly as possible.
Paramedics and several fire crews were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. When fire crews were able to gain entrance into the building, they found one resident inside their unit. The party, who has not yet been formally identified, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. A total of 39 residents were displaced from their homes, but none of the parties sustained injuries.
The area was blocked off for several hours following the fire. A total of 29 apartment units were damaged due to the fire.
No further details on the circumstances of the incident have been released. The investigation into the fire remains ongoing.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was taken in this horrific incident.
Fatal Fires in Georgia
Home and business fires have been happening more commonly than ever before in the state of Georgia and beyond. Now, fires are at an all-time high in the U.S. due to a wide array of reasons. In 2020, the national average for fatalities in these incidents was 6 deaths per every 1,000 fires. The truth is that fires can widely be prevented but continue to occur due to the outright recklessness of others. When there is an electrical malfunction or somebody forgets to put out a candle, a fire can erupt and fully take over an apartment building or a home. If you have lost somebody you love in a fire, it is crucial that you speak with an attorney who has your best interests in mind.
The aftermath of a fire can be a challenging thing to face, especially if you and your family have lost a loved one in one of these daunting events. A loved one’s death can be incredibly traumatic to a family who is now left to grieve these immense losses. While you are grieving, you should not be tasked with figuring out how to pay the many bills that pile up against you. It is normal to have many questions after a fatal fire, which is why you and your family should seek immediate help from a Marietta wrongful death attorney.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in fatal fires. We understand that these losses can have a lasting effect on every aspect of your life. There are many parties who could be successful in bringing a wrongful death claim, such as the following:
- Spouse of the deceased
- Parents of the deceased
- Children of the deceased
- Representative of the estate
If you have lost a loved one in a fire, we are here for you and your family. Please contact a fatal fire accident attorney in Marietta at (888) 579-1790 to find out what we can do for you.
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