Massive fire erupts at condemned apartments in southeast Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A massive fire broke out Monday morning at an apartment complex in southeast Atlanta.

It happened at the Forest Cove Apartments at 900 New Town Circle SE in Thomasville, which is a vacant complex.

The Forest Cove Apartments has been an eyesore for the city for more than a decade. Former residents of the dilapidated complex reported mold, rat infestation, broken windows, crumbling ceilings and violent crime dating back to 2008.

In December 2021, a municipal judge condemned the property, demanding all tenants be removed by March 2022. Earlier this month, a judge fined owners $7,500 for violating the city’s housing codes.

Atlanta Fire crews remain at the scene monitoring hot spots.

The cause is being investigated.

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