DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — One person is dead after DeKalb County Fire and Rescue said a fire started at the rear of a home located on Cresta Drive.
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Details are limited, but DeKalb County Fire and Rescue officials confirmed with Channel 2 Action News the fire started in the rear of the home around 7 p.m. on Saturday night. When they arrived, the entire back of the home was in flames.
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The victim was located in the carport of the home and it appears the victim was trying to escape the fire but was unsuccessful.
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At this time, the fire is still under investigation and the victim has not been identified.
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