Firefighter Injured, 17 Displaced In Roswell Blaze

ROSWELL, GA — A firefighter was injured while tending to a blaze that caused 17 people to be displaced Sunday morning at an Ashley Forest Drive neighborhood, Roswell Fire said.

The fire sparked shortly after midnight at an apartment complex. Fire officials said, when they arrived, they found light smoke and "a hidden fire" traveling through concealed walls between several adjoining units.

Crews spent the night opening walls and attempting to hinder the fire from spreading, fire officials said.

The fire was then fully extinguished, but officials said several apartments had heavy fire, smoke and water damage.

Additionally, a firefighter from another agency was evaluated for a minor injury, fire officials. The status of the firefighter was unknown Monday.

The American Red Cross assisted the 17 people displaced, and a cat was rescued from one of the apartments, fire officials said. The cause of the fire was unknown.

"Events like this are an important reminder to check your smoke alarms and make sure everyone in your home knows two ways out. Early detection and a quick escape plan save lives," fire officials said in news release.