BREAKING: Structure fire reported in Opelika
Opelika fire crews are working to extinguish a structure fire Tuesday afternoon.
The fire is taking place at a residence on Fitzpatrick Avenue between Simmons Street to Ermine Street. Firefighters and police officers were called to the scene around 1:36 p.m. central time on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
CNAW2News.com is told smoke was seen in the area.
The area is currently closed while fire crews operate. Please take an alternate route.
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