DeKalb County

6 displaced after overnight fire at DeKalb County home, fire officials say

Swift Street house fire DeKalb County Fire & Rescue officials say six adults have been displaced due to a house fire.

LITHONIA, Ga. — A house fire in DeKalb County has displaced six adults, according to fire officials.

Capt. Jaeson Daniels of DeKalb County Fire and Rescue says their department responded to fire at a home at 7171 Swift Street in Lithonia just before 9 p.m.

No one was injured in the fire, however, six people were displaced and will be assisted with housing by the American Red Cross.

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Cause of the fire is currently unknown.

The fire reportedly started in a room in the home and contents inside of the room caught fire and began to extend into the rest of the home.

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Fire officials say their investigation is ongoing.

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