Forest Park firefighters battle Dunwoody Drive house fire as two residents are hospitalized and cause investigated

Large residential fire reported early Monday in Clayton County

Firefighters in Forest Park responded Monday morning, January 26, 2026, to a large structure fire at a home in the 5000 block of Dunwoody Drive, city fire officials said. The incident drew a significant emergency response as crews worked to contain flames and protect nearby properties.

Forest Park Fire & Emergency Services reported that at least two adults were injured and transported to a hospital. Officials had not released the severity of the injuries as of Monday morning. Fire personnel also asked the public to avoid the area to allow firefighting operations and emergency medical care to continue without disruption.

Occupancy details and escape described by fire officials

Fire officials described the residence as a triplex with six people living in the building. During the incident, one person was reported to have escaped by jumping from a window. The conditions of the injured residents were not immediately available.

Officials said there were no working smoke detectors in the home at the time of the fire. No additional information was released Monday morning about whether alarms were absent, disabled, or not functioning for another reason.

Weather and scene conditions complicate response

The fire occurred amid cold conditions following an ice storm that affected parts of Georgia over the weekend. Fire officials said wind affected suppression efforts as crews worked to bring the blaze under control.

Authorities continued urging residents and drivers to stay clear of Dunwoody Drive while firefighting and overhaul operations proceeded.

Cause under investigation; preliminary origin not confirmed

The cause of the fire had not been determined Monday morning. Fire officials said the investigation was ongoing and that updates would be provided as information becomes available.

Investigators indicated the fire may have started near an outdoor kitchen area, but officials emphasized that the origin and cause remained under review.

• Location: 5000 block of Dunwoody Drive, Forest Park
• Injuries: Two adults transported to a hospital; severity not released
• Occupancy: Triplex; six residents reported
• Status: Fire under active investigation; officials requested the public avoid the area

Public safety officials requested neighbors avoid the area while crews work to control the fire and continue the investigation.