Officers Catch Children Dropped From Balcony During Savannah Apartment Fire

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Police officers helped rescue multiple people, including two children, during an early morning apartment fire Sunday, officials said.

The fire broke out around 4 a.m. on April 12, 2026, at the Georgetown Oaks Apartments on King George Boulevard. Officers with the Chatham County Police Department were the first to arrive on scene.

According to authorities, Officer B. Lowe and Officer T. Velte ran toward a building where the upper floors were already engulfed in flames. As they approached, they saw a mother with her two children trapped on an upper-floor balcony.

Police said the mother dropped the children down to the officers, who were able to catch them safely.

The Chatham County Fire Department arrived shortly after and assisted with rescue efforts. Officials said a total of five people were rescued by police and firefighters.

Two children were transported to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.

Fire officials said the Chatham County Fire Department is leading the investigation, and the cause of the fire remains under review by the State Fire Marshal.