Man who rescued tenant from exploding Atlanta apartment building jumped into help after Hawks game

An explosion at an apartment complex in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday night has left 40 people displaced, with investigators suspecting a break-in led to the ignition of a gas line.

The explosion occurred near Mercedes Benz Stadium, and the property manager reported that someone broke in to steal copper, using an open flame that ignited a gas line.

Surveillance cameras captured the blast, which has prompted teams to assess the stability of the area…

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