Atlanta Fire and Rescue said despite their “swift” response, the property owners’ “inadequate fire controls” significantly contributed to fire’s intensity.
ATLANTA — Nearly a week after a massive fire at the Bell Collier Village, Atlanta Fire and Rescue said a large, unsanctioned rooftop party was happening when the fire ignited.
In a news release put out jointly on Friday by the City of Atlanta and Atlanta Fire Rescue, Fire Chief Roderick M. Smith said, “The failure to maintain essential fire safety measures and the presence of an unsanctioned party with hazardous equipment underscores the need for property owners to ensure compliance with safety standards.”
He added, “This disregard for fire regulations not only endangers lives but complicates our emergency response efforts.”
On Friday, attorney Jeff Shiver, whose firm Shiver Hamilton Campbell represent clients in premises liability cases, responded to the preliminary findings of the fire investigators.
“That is unusually strong …
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