Omaha House Fire Ruled Accidental

Careless disposal of burned vegetation cited as cause of $20,000 in damage.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Omaha fire investigators have determined that a house fire that occurred on February 12, 2026 was an accidental blaze caused by the careless disposal of burned vegetation or other smoldering items. The fire resulted in approximately $20,000 in damage, but no injuries were reported. Three adults living in the home were displaced due to the incident.

Why it matters

House fires can pose serious risks to public safety, especially in densely populated urban areas like Omaha. While this particular fire was ruled accidental, it highlights the importance of fire safety and proper disposal of potentially flammable materials to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

The details

Firefighters responded to the home near 45th and Redick around 12:30 p.m. on February 12th and found smoke and flames coming from the structure. The blaze caused an estimated $20,000 in damage, but all occupants were able to evacuate safely. Investigators determined that the fire was accidentally sparked by the careless disposal of burned vegetation or other smoldering items.

  • The fire was reported around 12:30 p.m. on February 12, 2026.

The players

Omaha Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the incident and conducted the investigation into the cause of the blaze.

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The takeaway

This accidental house fire serves as a reminder for Omaha residents to be vigilant about fire safety and to properly dispose of any potentially flammable materials to help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future and putting lives and property at risk.