ATLANTA — A large apartment fire caused heavy traffic delays in northeast Atlanta.
Part of Ralph McGill Boulevard at Freedom Parkway was closed as crews worked to put out the blaze.
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Atlanta: Large structure fire has Ralph McGill blocked at Freedom Pkwy. Please avoid the area. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/yj6AdL2Vir
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) March 23, 2016
Everyone inside was evacuated safely and no injuries have been reported.
Talking to evacuated residents. They say fire started on roof of Telephone Lofts. @wsbtv @ATLFireRescue @DHickoxWSB pic.twitter.com/Fy1G2VTWVq
— Audrey Washington (@AudreyWSBTV) March 23, 2016
The fire was contained to the roof of the building, according to the fire department.
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