ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The two people accused of starting a massive fire at a northeast Atlanta apartment complex in 2023 are facing more charges in a new indictment.

Charnelle Gunn and Robert Stokes face one count of second-degree arson and 17 counts of second-degree criminal damage to property, according to the re-indictment filed on Oct. 31.

Robert Stokes and Charnelle Gunn. (APD)

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Here’s what we know about the northeast Atlanta fire at The Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments

In November 2023, a massive fire ripped through The Reserve at LaVista Walk Apartments. The blaze started on the roof and may have been caused by fireworks being set off, according to firefighters.

The fire burned for more than eight hours, and dispatch calls from the Atlanta

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