COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A massive fire in a wooded area of Cobb County overtook a homeless encampment on Tuesday evening.
Fire officials confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that they responded to a brush fire along Heritage Park Trail near Barrett Pkwy.
Inside the woods, firefighters found a homeless camp that had been overtaken by the flames.
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No injuries have been reported.
Firefighters said they were able to get it under control just before 8:30 p.m. and were working to put out the remaining hot spots.
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It’s unclear how many people lived in the area.
Fire officials are still working to figure out what caused the fire.
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