Two people were taken to hospitals after an apartment fire Saturday morning in Brookhaven, according to DeKalb County fire officials.

The fire was in the 3600 block of Buford Highway, officials said.

Victim of apt

🔥 in Brookhaven describes his roommate's escape. Jumped from 3rd floor, taken to hospital w/ minor injuries, smoke inhalation

— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB)

The Red Cross provided assistance with emergency needs to about 38 adults and 8 children affected by the fire, spokeswoman Capt. Eric Jackson said.

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Channel 2's Tom Jones reports.

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