Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Minor Oven Blaze in Virginia Apartment

January 11, 2026 | VA

A small fire started in the oven of an apartment unit, leading to a rapid response from emergency personnel. The event took place at 2042 Peach Orchard Dr., Apt. 509, within a six-story mid-rise structure. Crews from the fire department promptly controlled and put out the flames, shifting their efforts to clearing smoke through ventilation. The early afternoon occurrence on Jan. 11 resulted in no injuries.

6 Story mid rise fire in oven of Apartment 509. Fire is out units removing smoke.

Officials stated that the fire remained confined to the oven and presented no additional danger to the building or its occupants.

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