Henderson house fire with garage explosion injures man, prompts evacuations

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Henderson, Arkansas
near the intersection of Lake Mead Parkway and Athens Avenue
Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Henderson Arkansas in Henderson, Arkansas: A house fire was reported in the Henderson area late Wednesday morning near the intersection of Lake Mead Parkway and Athens Avenue. Henderson Fire Department crews responded after the fire was reported around 11:30 a.m. There was an explosion in the garage following the house fire. One male adult was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and one police officer suffered smoke inhalation and took themselves to the hospital to be treated. Six people — two parents and four children — along with two dogs were evacuated from the home, and nearby businesses were also evacuated.

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Henderson house fire with garage explosion injures man, prompts evacuations

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