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Firefighters Probe Heat in Walls After Smoke Alert at Lake Ridge Apartments

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  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 18, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 18, 2026 06:38 PM EDT

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January 18, 2026 | Lake Ridge, VA

Emergency crews rushed to an apartment building at 4011 Farrington Court following reports of smoke on Jan. 18 at 6:32 p.m. The call involved a two-story structure with an enclosed stairwell, where smoke was spotted in an apartment due to a partially closed flue. Upon arrival, firefighters detected elevated heat readings in a wall and immediately began cutting into it to inspect for any fire spread. Officials report the incident is now under control, with teams continuing to monitor for potential extension and ensure resident safety.

2 Story enclosed stairwell Apartment Building. smoke in Apartment flue partially closed. Units have heat readings in wall. Opening wall up checking for extn.2 Story enclosed stairwell Apartment Building. smoke in Apartment flue partially closed. Units have heat readings in wall. Opening wall up checking for extn.

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