TFD Responds to Apartment Fire on Tharpe Street

July 04, 2025

At approximately 9:21 p.m. on July 3, the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) responded to a reported structure fire in the 1300 block of Tharpe Street.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a three-story apartment building with fire in a second-floor unit. Crews made entry and quickly extinguished a kitchen fire, preventing further damage to the structure.

A primary search confirmed that all occupants had safely evacuated the apartment prior to TFD's arrival. Both the building's fire alarm and sprinkler systems functioned as designed, with the sprinkler system helping to contain the fire and minimize its spread.

There were no reported injuries.

The Tallahassee Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Tallahassee Police Department, and the American Red Cross was contacted to assist the residents.

For fire prevention information, including kitchen fire safety tips, visit Talgov.com/Fire or connect with the department via its Facebook and Instagram accounts.