Crime & Safety
6 Killed in Northwest Atlanta House Fire
Two women and four men were killed when the house caught fire early Monday morning.
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ATLANTA, GA -- Six people were killed Monday morning at a northwest Atlanta house fire, according to Atlanta Fire and Rescue.
The victims include two women and four men.
A fire spokesman said five of the victims were in the rear of the home and one was in a front bedroom.
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The fire broke out near the intersection of Andrews and Edwards streets around 5 am. When firefighters arrived the house was completely engulfed in flames and spreading to nearby trees.
The identities or the ages of the victims have not been released. Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire.
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