Garage Fire Contained in Virginia Beach's Pungo Neighborhood

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Fire crews in Virginia Beach responded to a garage fire in the Pungo area on Saturday afternoon. The accidental blaze, which was caused by a wood stove, was contained to the detached garage and did not spread to any other structures. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and fully extinguished about two hours after it was first reported.

Why it matters

Garage fires can pose a serious threat to nearby homes and businesses, so the quick response and containment of this incident by the Virginia Beach Fire Department likely prevented more extensive property damage and potential injuries.

The details

According to the fire department, the fire was reported at 12:49 p.m. in the 2200 block of Jarvis Road. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the single-story detached garage. The fire was brought under control at 1:15 p.m. and fully extinguished by 2:42 p.m. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, resulting from a wood stove.

• The fire was reported at 12:49 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
• The fire was brought under control at 1:15 p.m.
• The fire was fully extinguished by 2:42 p.m.