1 Dead, 9 Displaced After Condo Fire in Cincinnati

The fire spread to a neighboring unit, causing significant damage.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A woman was found dead inside a condominium after a fire on Sunday morning in Cincinnati. The fire spread into a neighboring unit, causing significant damage, according to the Cincinnati Fire Department. Nine people were displaced due to the fire and are receiving support from the Cincinnati Police Department and the American Red Cross.

Why it matters

Residential fires can have devastating consequences, resulting in loss of life and property. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and the need for effective emergency response and support services for displaced residents.

The details

Firefighters received several 911 calls around 4:20 a.m. to a fire in the 5300 block of Scarletoak Drive at the Mt. Airy Oaks Community. The fire spread into a neighboring unit, causing significant damage. Other units also experienced smoke and water damage. While battling the fire, crews located a woman who had died from the fire inside the condo. No one else was injured in the fire.

  • The fire occurred on Sunday morning around 4:20 a.m.

The players

Cincinnati Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the fire and provided details about the incident.

Cincinnati Police Department

The local police department that provided support to the displaced residents.

American Red Cross

The organization that provided support to the nine people displaced by the fire.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of fire safety and the need for effective emergency response and support services for displaced residents in the event of a residential fire.