3 people rescued from apartment fire in southwest Atlanta, officials say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An apartment building caught fire in southwest Atlanta Saturday, trapping people inside.

Firefighters arrived at 3041 Landrum Drive SW, the address for the Woodlands at Cascade apartment complex, around 6:30 p.m.

A fire on the first floor of the building had extended to the second floor and trapped three people on the balcony. All three people were rescued.

A man said he had seen two women trapped on the balcony and went to help them, when he became trapped as well.

A firefighter was treated for heat-related reasons.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.