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Large house fire extinguished overnight in Phenix City

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Large house fire extinguished overnight in Phenix City
Key takeaways
  • Multiple fire engines extinguished a large house fire in Phenix City around 4:10 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026.
  • The structure completely collapsed; cause unknown. No confirmed reports of injuries or occupants at the residential home.

A house fire in Phenix City was extinguished overnight.

Multiple fire engines responded to the scene around 4:10 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, following reports of a large house fire in the 1600 block of 12th Place, which is located in a residential neighborhood off of Crawford Road in the city.

Viewer-submitted footage showed a large fire with a total structural collapse. Heavy flames and smoke could be seen coming from the structures, with nearby utility poles and grass also on fire.

The roadway was closed while fire operations were underway.

Viewers tell CNAW2News.com no one was living at the home. Fire officials have not confirmed that information.

Phenix City police were also spotted on the scene. Details surrounding the cause of the fire are unclear.

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