Fire Contained at Williamsburg Shopping Center

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Firefighters quickly contained a commercial kitchen fire on Monday morning at the Patriot Plaza shopping center in Williamsburg, Virginia. The fire, which originated at Highway Pizza, prompted the evacuation of nearby businesses as a precaution, but no injuries were reported.

Why it matters

Fires at commercial properties can pose significant risks to public safety and cause major disruptions to local businesses. The quick response and containment of this fire prevented further damage and ensured the safety of those in the shopping center.

The details

The Williamsburg Fire Department responded at 10:14 a.m. after a passerby reported smoke coming from a building in the Patriot Plaza shopping center. Crews arrived four minutes later to find heavy black smoke coming from the rear of Highway Pizza. Firefighters entered the building and located an active fire in the kitchen, which they had under control by 10:52 a.m. About 30 firefighters from Williamsburg, James City County, and York County responded to the incident.

• The fire was reported at 10:14 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.
• Firefighters arrived on the scene four minutes later at 10:18 a.m.
• The fire was brought under control at approximately 10:52 a.m.