Hampton Fire

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On May 28, 2026, at approximately 10:42 p.m., the Hampton Public Safety Communications Center received a call for a kitchen fire in the 100 block of Friendly Drive. Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue (HDFR) units were dispatched and arrived on scene at approximately 10:48 p.m.

Upon arrival, crews found that residents had self-evacuated and that smoke and flames were visible.

HDFR crews completed multiple searches of the residence and began an aggressive fire attack. The fire was marked down at approximately 10:54 p.m. and marked out at approximately 10:57 p.m.

There were no injuries as a result of the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is under investigation by the Fire Marshal's office.

The Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue would like to remind residents that smoke alarms save lives. Please visit www.hampton.gov/fire to learn more about our smoke alarm program for residents.

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🚨CELEBRATING 32 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

Please join us in celebrating Deputy Fire Chief Craig S. Topping on his 32nd anniversary with the Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue!

Dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable, and deeply rooted in our community, Chief Topping has spent more than three decades protecting this city.

A Hampton University and Troy University alumnus, he has worn nearly every uniform in the division, serving as a Medic/Firefighter, station officer, EMS supervisor, station commander, and Battalion Chief before stepping into his current role.

Whether he is leading operations, training the next generation of leaders through the Hampton Roads Fire Officers Academy, or deploying nationally with FEMA’s Disaster Medical Support Team, Chief Topping exemplifies what it means to serve with honor.

Thank you, Deputy Chief Topping, for 32 years of protecting the standard, mentoring our members, and keeping the watch.

Drop a comment below to leave your congratulations and thanks to Chief Topping! 👇