Waco crews battle kitchen fire

Waco firefighters respond to dishwasher fire.
Waco firefighters respond to dishwasher fire.(KWTX)
Published: Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM CDT

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Waco firefighters response to a Monday morning, extinguishing a kitchen fire.

According to a Battalion Chief, it started in a dishwasher.

Crews got the call at 7:08 a.m., and arrive at 3501 Kenwood Drive at 7:12 where smoke was coming from the front door of the home.

This location is near University High School.

The flames were contained 17 minutes later.

Crews helped a woman in a wheelchair get out.

Four people were taken to the hospital with possible smoke inhalation.

The residents only sustained minor injuries.

Unfortunately, the chief said the home is not livable right now.

However, the structure is fine.

It sustained smoke and some fire damage in the kitchen.

The Waco fire marshal is investigating.