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Enfield Fire District 1 Extinguishes Garage Fire at Home

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Enfield Fire District 1
Chief Edward N. Richards
200 Phoenix Ave.
Enfield, CT 06082

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 18, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Enfield Fire District 1 Extinguishes Garage Fire at Home

ENFIELD, Connecticut — Fire Chief Edward Richards reports that Enfield Fire District 1 extinguished a fire inside of an attached garage at a home Monday morning, and would like to remind residents about the proper disposal of ashes.

At approximately 11 a.m. today, Enfield Fire District 1 responded to a report of a structure fire at 259 Abbe Road. The fire was initially reported as a lawnmower fire in the garage by a resident.

An off-duty firefighter going by the scene reported that the fire was contained in the garage and he used a fire extinguisher in an attempt to knock down the flames.

Engine 12 from the Weymouth Road Station was the first apparatus on scene and was able to quickly knock down the rest of the fire.

No injuries were reported in the incident and the fire was able to be contained to the garage.

The initial investigation indicates that the fire was started by ashes from a wood stove that had been discarded in a plastic container in the garage earlier in the morning. The ashes ignited the container and nearby storage items and then eventually the garage structure.

The garage sustained approximately $10,000 in fire, water and smoke damage.

“Thankfully this fire did not spread to the house, partly due to the quick-thinking actions of the off-duty firefighter who stopped to assist before our engine arrived at the scene,” Chief Richards said. “I would like to commend him and our firefighters who were able to quickly knock the flames down and prevent more significant damage.”

Chief Richards reminds residents that to prevent fires, ashes cleaned out from fireplaces or stoves should be shoveled into a metal bucket with a metal lid and placed outside on the ground away from buildings.

Do NOT place ashes into a paper bag, cardboard box or plastic container and refrain from dumping them onto the ground, as embers can stay hot for days and ignite combustibles.

The fire today is the second time in less than 24 hours that Enfield Fire District 1 extinguished a fire at a home. At approximately noon on Sunday, Nov. 17, Enfield Fire District 1 extinguished a fire at a home at 28 Raffia Road that was caused by improper disposal of smoking materials.

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Canton Fire Department Extinguishes 2-Alarm House Fire

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Canton Fire Department
Chief Charles E. Doody
99 Revere St.
Canton, MA 02021

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 11, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Canton Fire Department Extinguishes 2-Alarm House Fire

CANTON — Chief Charles E. Doody reports that the Canton Fire Department extinguished a 2-alarm house fire early Monday morning.

At approximately 2:44 a.m., Canton Fire received a call from the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center reporting a fire at 6 Weathervane Road. Upon arrival, the members of Engine 4 saw heavy smoke coming from the roof of the building over the garage.

As firefighters began to attack the flames, they focused on the second floor and attic space. As the fire quickly spread throughout the attic, scene commander Captain Ed Freitas ordered all firefighters out of the building.

As firefighters worked to extinguish the flames from outside of the home, Capt. Freitas struck a second alarm and crews from the Stoughton, Norwood, Sharon, Milton and Foxboro fire departments responded to the scene. In addition the Avon, Randolph and Walpole fire departments provided coverage to handle any additional calls.

The Canton Water Department supplemented the water pressure in the area so that sufficient water volume and pressure was available. 

The flames were able to be fully extinguished and after overhauling the home, crews left the scene around 8:50 a.m.

Three residents were inside the house at the time of the fire and were able to safely make it outside with their two dogs. The family was alerted to the fire by the sound of crackling in the walls and evacuated and called 911. The family will be displaced as a result of the fire.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Canton Fire Department.

The Canton Building Commissioner and Electrical Inspector responded to the scene to inspect the stability of the building and make the utilities safe.

The house sustained significant fire damage to the attic and roof, along with water and smoke damage throughout the rest of the house. Chief Doody estimates that approximately $400,000-$500,000 in damage was done.

“Thankfully everyone was able to make it out of the house safely and no one was hurt,” Chief Doody said. “This fire spread quickly and our firefighters, along with our neighboring departments who responded, did a great job of getting the fire under control and preventing it from spreading further.”

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Canton Fire Department Battles Three-Alarm Residential Fire

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Canton Fire Department
Chief Charles E. Doody
99 Revere St.
Canton, MA 02021

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Canton Fire Department Battles Three-Alarm Residential Fire

CANTON — Chief Charles Doody reports that the Canton Fire Department battled a three-alarm house fire overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. 

On Wednesday, Sept. 11 at approximately 11:20 p.m., the Canton Fire Department responded to a single family home located at 40 Boathouse Road for a report of a possible structure fire.

Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire coming from the attic of a 2 1/2-story home. All six residents had safely exited the home prior to firefighters’ arrival, thanks to properly functioning smoke detectors.

Because the majority of the fire was in the attic, it was difficult for fire crews to get water onto the flames. The roof of the home eventually collapsed.

The fire was declared under control by approximately 6 a.m. Thursday.

Firefighters from Stoughton, Norwood, Sharon, Randolph, Westwood, Avon, Milton and Foxboro assisted at the scene. The Walpole, Easton and Dedham fire departments responded to provide station coverage. Chief Doody would also like to thank the Providence Canteen unit and the Boston Sparks Association Rehab Unit for their assistance at the scene.

No injuries were reported.

The house is reported to be a total loss. The family was displaced and is being assisted by relatives in the area.

The fire was determined to have originated on the rear deck of the home and traveled up the wall and into the attic. The cause of the fire was investigated by the Canton Fire Department and the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office and was ruled to be accidental.

“This incident shows the importance of working smoke detectors which allowed this family to escape from the house unharmed,” Chief Doody said. “We’re grateful for the strength of the area’s mutual aid system and would like to thank our neighboring departments for the assistance they provided.”

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Berkley Fire Department Extinguishes Fire in Basement of Home

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Berkley Fire & Rescue
Scott Fournier, Chief
5 N Main St.
Berkley, MA 02779

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Berkley Fire Department Extinguishes Fire in Basement of Home

BERKLEY — Chief Scott Fournier reports that the Berkley Fire Department extinguished a fire in the basement of a home early Wednesday morning.

At approximately 3 a.m., the Berkley Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting smoke inside of 21 County St.

Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming from the basement of the home and went inside to begin extinguishing the fire.

All of the occupants were able to safely make it out of the home. However, three dogs needed to be rescued by firefighters and were safely take out of the house.

Mutual aid was provided by the Dighton, Raynham and Lakeville fire departments.

The fire was quickly extinguished and was confined to the finished basement.

A Berkley firefighter was transported to the hospital with an injury that is not believed to be life threatening.

The residents were displaced as a result of the fire and were given assistance by the Berkley Firefighters Association.

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

Chief Fournier would like to commend the quick actions of the responding firefighters in ensuring that all residents and pets made it safely out of the home and for putting out the fire before it could spread elsewhere in the home.

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