VIDEO: Fire crews rushed to the scene of a townhome fire Monday morning at the North Decatur Gardens apartment complex off Church Street, where one man was rescued and hospitalized with serious burn injuries. The fire broke out around 7:30 a.m., not far from the Whole Foods in Decatur, prompting a swift response from DeKalb County Fire and Rescue as well as nearby residents who jumped into action. Officials say the fire presented unique challenges due to the tight layout of the neighborhood, which initially delayed access for fire vehicles. “Due to the tight nature of the neighborhood and some issues getting the actual vehicles down here to the fire to begin extinguishment, [we had delays],” a fire official said. “But when we arrived, we had one resident that was pulled — actually saved his life. But he did sustain some major burns.”
