Photos: Family of 7 Escapes Overnight Atlanta Fire on Cascade Ave.
Candles probably to blame for overnight fire
A family of 7 lost everything in a fire that destroyed their home late Thursday night. A Grandmother and 5 children escaped the fire after the children's mother left the house to supposedly charge her phone.
According to news reports, "they had been using candles at the Cascade Road home since Georgia Power disconnected their electricity Thursday morning."
Candles are thought to be the cause of the fire at the 700 block Cascade Ave. home.
Cascade Patch will have pictures from the scene this morning.
Marc Richardson
9:44 am on Friday, May 25, 2012
When I was taking photos of the scene this morning, a group of neighbors came by to talk with me, and just kept repeating, "Thank God no one was hurt...I'm just thankful no one died...They can get another house, eventually. But not another life."
jerry washington
11:47 am on Friday, May 25, 2012
They need our help....dont judge them..lets collectively help these people...
jerry washington
11:53 am on Friday, May 25, 2012
Their power were turned off...see how much they can contribute towards the restoration of their service..we can. do the rest.
Kevin Dawson
12:43 pm on Friday, May 25, 2012
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jerry washington
3:34 pm on Friday, May 25, 2012
Thanks kevin!!