Smoke Fills Apartment Stairwell After Unattended Stove Incident

January 09, 2026 | VA

Smoke filled a three-story enclosed stairwell garden-style apartment building after food was left unattended on a stove in a first-floor unit. The incident occurred at 6509 Vernon Square Drive, Apt. 102, in Mount Vernon. First responders were dispatched on Jan. 9 at 1:00 p.m. Crews requested a fan to ventilate the affected apartment due to smoke damage.

3 Story enclosed stairwell garden style Apartment Building. food on stove in 1st Floor Apartment. Request fan to Apartment.

No injuries were reported. The cause appears to be a kitchen mishap, highlighting the importance of fire safety in multi-unit residences.

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