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Heard on: DeKalb County Fire Rescue · 1/14/2026 02:25 AM
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Engine 14, Battalion Chief 4, Battalion Chief 3, Fire Attack 4, Heavy Rescue 24, Basic 17, Squad 14, Car 7, Fire Investigator 509, Basic 3, Truck 16, Engine 13, Engine 16, Quint 17, Engine 7.
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Structure fire involving hazardous materials.
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Fire crews handle overheating unit at apartment

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to an apartment complex on Hillandale Drive in Lithonia for a possible structure fire initially believed to involve hazardous materials. Upon investigation, crews determined the incident was caused by an overheated HVAC unit, with no significant fire or danger found.

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Hillandale Dr, Lithonia, GA 30058
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