Fire that destroys vehicle spreads to adjacent home in Lemon Creek, extinguished before major damage occurs

Firefighters work to contain a fire in a vehicle that spread to an adjacent house in Lemon Creek on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (Capital City Fire/Rescue photo)

By Juneau Independent staff

A fire that destroyed a vehicle parked next to a home in Lemon Creek was extinguished Wednesday morning before it could cause widespread damage to the residents, according to Capital City Fire/Rescue.

Firefighters, including off-duty and volunteer personnel, responded to the report of a vehicle fire on Gull Way at about 10:45 a.m., according to CCFR. Personnel arriving at the scene reported the fire had "spread to the exterior of the home, breaking an exterior window," according to a post on the fire department’s Facebook page.

"Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the flames, prevent further fire spread, and provide assistance to the occupants," the post notes.

No injuries were reported.

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