Orlando Apartment Fires: Recent Incidents and Safety Concerns
Orlando firefighters have responded to multiple apartment fires in recent months, prompting concerns about residential safety. While no injuries were reported in a fire on August 9, 2025, other incidents have involved property damage and required significant emergency response.
On November 13, 2025, Orlando firefighters battled a blaze at an apartment complex, with footage of the incident captured by WKMG News 6 and WESH 2 News. Another fire occurred on November 15, 2025, at the Knights Inn in Amsterdam, New York, where all occupants self-evacuated, though two firefighters sustained injuries while extinguishing the blaze.
A fire at the Pacifico Place Apartments in Orlando, reportedly occurring around 8 p.m. On January 5, 2016, was caused by a lit candle. This incident displaced 13 people.
More recently, on an unspecified date in February 2026, the City of Orlando Fire Department responded to an apartment fire where the caller reported a grease fire on the stove and a person was burned. Engine 8 arrived on the scene to find nothing further occurring.
Throughout this period, Central Florida has also experienced severe weather conditions. From Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:00 PM EST until Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, a Freeze Warning was in effect for Inland Flagler County, Coastal Flagler County, Osceola County, Orange County, Southern Lake County, Northern Lake County, Inland Volusia County, Coastal Volusia County, and Seminole County. A Cold Weather Advisory was also issued for these areas during the same timeframe. Sumter County was under a Freeze Warning from Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:00 PM EST until Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Volusia County until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 3:00 AM EST.
The frequency of these fires underscores the importance of fire safety measures in residential buildings. While the causes vary – from unattended cooking to lit candles – preventative steps can significantly reduce the risk of incidents.
Fire officials emphasize the need for working smoke detectors in all apartments and encourage residents to practice fire escape plans. The potential for cold weather conditions, as evidenced by the recent freeze warnings, also highlights the dangers associated with alternative heating sources, such as space heaters or stoves, which can contribute to fire hazards if not used properly.
