Car Fire in Brookhaven Parking Garage Prompts Evacuations; Officials Report No Injuries and No Structural Damage

Incident reported at Town Brookhaven apartment complex

A vehicle fire inside a parking garage in Brookhaven prompted a large emergency response and the temporary evacuation of residents, with officials reporting no injuries and no structural damage to the building.

The incident occurred Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at the Goodwynn at Town Brookhaven Apartments, a multi-use development at 705 Town Boulevard. Fire crews were dispatched to the parking garage after reports that a car had caught fire on an upper level of the deck.

Response details and immediate impacts

DeKalb County fire crews responded to the garage’s fifth floor. Officials said multiple units were deployed and personnel worked across several levels of the structure to address smoke conditions and improve air quality after the flames were knocked down.

Residents were evacuated as crews ventilated the garage and adjacent areas. People exiting the building described leaving with pets and essential items while firefighters worked to clear smoke from the multi-level facility.

• Location: Goodwynn at Town Brookhaven Apartments, 705 Town Boulevard, Brookhaven
• Setting: Multi-level parking garage within a mixed-use residential complex
• Outcome: No injuries reported; no structure damage reported

Cause remains under investigation

Authorities said the cause of the fire had not been determined as of the initial response and remained under investigation. No information was released about the vehicle’s make, model, fuel type, or whether the car was occupied at the time the fire started.

Officials said no injuries were reported and there were no immediate reports of structural damage to the building.

Why parking-garage vehicle fires draw heightened response

Vehicle fires inside enclosed or semi-enclosed parking structures can create heavy smoke conditions and complicate access for firefighting equipment, particularly on upper levels. Even when flames are contained to a single vehicle, smoke can migrate between floors and into nearby occupied spaces, prompting evacuations and extended ventilation operations.

In this case, responders focused not only on extinguishment but also on clearing smoke from multiple floors, a step that can be essential before residents can safely re-enter.

What to expect next

Fire investigators typically examine the vehicle and surrounding area to identify where the fire originated and whether it began in the engine compartment, electrical components, or another source. Officials have not announced a timeline for findings. Residents and visitors were advised to follow property management instructions regarding access to the garage and any temporary restrictions while the investigation continues.