Key facts: Atlanta Fire Damage
- The 1946 Winecoff Hotel fire remains one of the deadliest hotel fires in U.S.
- Atlanta knows what fire can do.
- history and changed building codes.[1]
Older bungalows
Intown bungalows have balloon framing and old wiring, so smoke can travel inside walls. Ask for electrical checks before power returns.
Apartments
Metro complexes share walls and attics. Renters should report displacement to their insurer quickly.
Fire history in Fulton County
FEMA lists no fire-related federal declarations covering Fulton County, so most fire losses here are individual house fires rather than regional events.
Across all incident types, Fulton County has 22 federal declarations on record, and any of them may open aid for Atlanta residents that insurance does not cover.
Protecting a fire-damaged Atlanta home
Atlanta averages 61 inches of precipitation a year, with October the driest month and July and August the wettest. Fire-damaged homes opened up by firefighting are exposed to that weather, so board-up and roof tarping matter quickly.
Fire services in Atlanta
Questions
Atlanta fire damage questions
How do I find a safe place to stay?
Your insurer or the Red Cross can help after a fire.
Do you cover Marietta fire calls?
Yes, Marietta is in our coverage data.