Fire officials treating Opelika daycare fire as suspicious
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A fire at an Opelika daycare is being treated as suspicious, according to fire officials.
The fire occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at By His Grace Daycare and Learning Center, located at 311 South 6th Street.
Opelika Fire Inspector Bob Parsons confirmed to CNAW2News.com fire crews responded to the scene after a passerby called emergency services saying they saw flames coming from the side of the building. Fire crews from Station 1, which is a minute from the daycare facility, responded to the scene and were able to extinguish the fire quickly.
No injuries were reported and the building appears to salvageable despite significant burns.
Opelika Fire Inspector Bob Parsons confirmed accelerants were found at the scene, and the fire is being treated as suspicious.
The investigation is underway by Opelika Fire and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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