TFD Responds to Commercial Structure Fire on West Orange Avenue

March 09, 2026

At 3:14 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, the Tallahassee Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire on West Orange Avenue involving a Marathon gas station.

When crews arrived, the single-story building was fully involved in fire. The business was closed at the time and not occupied.

Due to the extent of the fire and concerns about structural stability, firefighters initially operated in a defensive attack from the exterior before making limited access to the structure as conditions improved. The fire was brought under control in approximately one hour.

Because of the building’s condition, crews were unable to conduct an interior search, but the structure was confirmed to be unoccupied. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Tallahassee Police Department assisted by shutting down portions of West Orange Avenue for hydrant access, while City of Tallahassee Utilities and Leon County EMS also assisted on scene.

Units responding included crews from Stations 1, 3, and 4, including Engine 3, Truck 3, Engine 101, Truck 1, Engine 4, FM1, BC3, and BC1.

The building sustained significant damage and is considered a total loss. No neighboring businesses were impacted.