Opelika Fire, Police Investgating Childcare Facility Fires

OPELIKA, Ala. – The Alabama State Fire Marshall, Opelika Fire Department (OFD), and the Opelika Police Department (OPD) are currently investigating two separate fires that occurred on January 13 and January 19, 2026, at childcare facilities in Opelika.

On January 13, 2026, at approximately 3:23 a.m., OFD responded to a structure fire at By His Grace Daycare & Learning Center, located at 311 South 6th Street. On January 19, 2026, just after 11:30 p.m., Opelika Fire responded to the Children Palace Learning Center, located at 116 Columbus Parkway, regarding a structure fire. Firefighters successfully extinguished both fires, and no injuries were reported in either incident. The initial investigation led to the discovery of glass mason jars filled with accelerant at both locations. Investigators are working to determine if the two fires are linked. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Opelika Police Department at 334-705-5220 or the Opelika Fire Department at 334-705-5330.