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Police Bodycam Shows Rescue After Atlanta Apartment Explosion

The building manager blames copper theft during vandalism, a claim still unverified by investigators.

Overview

  • Atlanta police released bodycam footage from Nov. 18 showing officers navigating debris and pulling a man from between stairwells.
  • The man seen in the video was taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to the footage and subsequent reports.
  • Officials said more than three dozen people were displaced and one person was hospitalized with serious burn injuries.
  • Integral Property Management said the building was under renovation and described it as vacant at the time of the blast.
  • Authorities have not determined the cause of the explosion and the investigation remains ongoing.