STONE MOUNTAIN, DeKalb County, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026 — One person died, and two others were hurt when fire tore through a three-story home on Lake Drive on Saturday night, October 24, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue. The blaze broke out in the 1000 block around 8:30 p.m.
Crews arrived to find the home fully engulfed with heavy smoke pouring from the structure. A woman and a man managed to get out of the house on their own and were found injured in the backyard. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment; their conditions have not been released.
Neighbors told firefighters a third person was still inside. Crews went in to search and found that person dead. No firefighters were hurt during the response.
One neighbor said his sister heard what sounded like an explosion moments before flames became visible above the tree line. He described a tall column of fire rising from the property before trucks arrived within minutes.
The cause of the fire and where it started have not been determined. The identity of the person who died has not been released pending notification of relatives, and investigators have not said whether the fire is considered suspicious.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the person who died.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should someone do after escaping a house fire?
Get to a safe distance, call 911 if you haven't already, and accept medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor. Smoke inhalation effects can take hours to appear.
What are the most common injuries in house fires?
Burns, smoke inhalation, and injuries from falls or jumping to escape are the most frequent. Smoke inhalation often causes more serious harm than burns themselves.
What typically causes residential house fires?
Common causes include electrical faults, heating equipment, cooking accidents, and open flames. Investigators often need days or weeks to confirm a specific origin.
What to Do After a House Fire in Stone Mountain, GA
If you or a family member survive a house fire, get checked by medical staff right away, even without visible injuries. Keep any paperwork from the fire department and your insurer, and take photos of damage once it's safe to return. Reach out to the Red Cross or local relief agencies for emergency housing and supplies. If pets or neighbors were affected, local agencies in Stone Mountain can often connect families with additional support during recovery.
