On December 1, 2025, the Tallahassee Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Marion Avenue at 3:19 p.m. Firefighters found heavy smoke coming from a two-story home and contained a fire in the basement. No residents were inside. A cat was rescued during the response.
The fire is suspected to be electrical in origin, but the cause is under investigation. City of Tallahassee Utilities, Tallahassee Police Department, and Leon County EMS assisted at the scene. This was the first residential structure fire in December. A red bulb was added to the ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ safety initiative as a result…