Fire crews working to extinguish Smiths Station house fire
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- House fire broke out around 11:20 p.m. Sunday in Smiths Station area; Lee Road 246 remains partially blocked.
- Multiple fire departments responded; unclear if anyone injured; heavy smoke and flames reported from home.
Fire crews are working to extinguish a house fire late Sunday night in the Smiths Station area of Lee County.
The fire broke out at a home around 11:20 p.m. eastern time on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in the 7800 block of Lee Road 246, between Lee Road 235 and Lee Road 300 — near Philadelphia Baptist Church.
Firefighters from Smiths Station Fire Protection Department, Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Phenix City Fire and Rescue, along with first responders and officials from Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Lee County Emergency Management Agency responded to the scene.
CNAW2News crews spotted heavy smoke and flames billowing from the home, with firefighters working to suppress the blaze.
At this time, it is unclear if anyone was injured.
One lane of Lee Road 246 remains blocked by fire crews. Drivers are urged to use a different route.
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