An early morning fire at the Champions Green Apartment Complex in Roswell has claimed the lives of two people and two dogs. The fire, which occurred on Saturday, October 19, is believed to have started due to unattended cooking.

Just The Facts:

• The fire broke out at 3:48 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, at the Champions Green Apartment Complex.

• Two people and two dogs were found deceased in the affected unit.

• The fire spread to two nearby apartments, displacing six residents.

• The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

• Smoke alarms were operational in the apartment where the fire originated.

• Investigators from the Roswell Fire Department, Roswell Police Department, and Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause was accidental, linked to unattended cooking.

The Details: When firefighters arrived at the scene, they encountered heavy smoke coming from the rear of the three-story apartment building. A rescue effort was immediately launched, leading to the discovery of two victims inside the apartment. Despite emergency medical efforts, both individuals were pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

Two neighboring units suffered damage from the fire, and six residents have been displaced. Emergency response teams, alongside the Red Cross, have provided temporary housing for those affected.