4 kids, 1 adult killed in overnight house fire in DeKalb County
DeKalb County fire investigators are working to learn what started a fatal fire along Del Rio Terrace.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Four children and one adult are dead after an overnight fire swept through a DeKalb County home, according to authorities.
Crews arrived at Del Rio Terrace as quickly as they could, shortly after 12:30 a.m., to find smoke and flames spewing from the front windows and door.
DeKalb County Fire and Rescue said they knew the urgency of the situation when they saw cars parked in the driveway. Crews made a quick interior push to both attack the fire and check for any people that were inside, said Capt. Dion Bentley. But firefighters made a heart-wrenching discovery when they reached the front bedroom, where first responders reportedly found the deceased family.