Kitchen Fire Spreads to Attic and Adjacent Duplex in South Irving

IRVING, Texas — Irving firefighters battled a structure fire Thursday afternoon, October 22, 2026, after a kitchen fire spread into the attic and an adjoining duplex in the 1000 block of Vera Court.  The location is south of E. Shady Grove Rd and Vera Ct is off of S. Nursery Rd.

According to the Irving Fire Department, crews arrived at the residential property and found smoke coming from the structure.

Firefighters quickly located the fire along the side of the building and launched an offensive attack to extinguish the flames.

Investigators reported that the fire involved a kitchen and had extended into the attic before spreading to the adjacent duplex.

Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 3:02 p.m.

After knocking down the flames, crews opened portions of the ceiling to reach fire concealed within the structure. They extinguished remaining hotspots and conducted salvage and overhaul operations to ensure the fire was fully controlled.

No injuries or fatalities were reported, according to the Irving Fire Department.

The incident highlights the dangerous conditions firefighters in Irving can encounter while responding to residential fires, particularly when flames spread into concealed spaces such as attics and adjoining structures.

Irving Fire Department Shares Fire Safety Reminder

Following the fire, the Irving Fire Department used the incident to remind residents about fire safety as part of October's Fire Prevention Month.

The department emphasized its "Close Before You Doze" message, encouraging residents to keep bedroom doors closed while sleeping.

According to the department, a closed door can slow the spread of fire and smoke, reduce exposure to toxic gases and help keep temperatures lower inside a room, potentially providing additional time to escape.

The Irving Fire Department encouraged residents to take three precautions:

• Close bedroom doors before going to sleep.

• Close doors behind you when escaping a fire, if it is safe to do so.

• Make sure smoke alarms are installed and working properly.

"You may not be able to prevent every fire, but simple steps like closing a door can help protect you and your loved ones when seconds count," the department said.

The department concluded its safety reminder with the message: "Close the door. Protect what matters."