Southeast Atlanta apartment fire ruled arson; at least a dozen displaced

ATLANTA — Atlanta firefighters were sent to put out an apartment fire on the 600 block of Newton Cir SE where at least three apartment units or more were damaged.

Fire investigators have determined the fire was an arson, and are offering a reward for information in connection with this case.

At least a dozen people have been displaced because of the fire.

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Neighbors told Channel 2's Nicole Carr about a domestic dispute between the woman who lived at the apartment building and several others.

"She says she got into it with some girls, but she probably didn't know they was going to come," neighbor Shontora Davis said. "This (is) crazy for someone to set some gas in an apartment to make somebody come out."

Investigators say neighbors have not identified any suspects.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for specifics on who started the fire. Anyone with information is urged to call fire investigators at 1-800-282-5804.

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