Attleboro firefighters responded to a fire that burned the back deck of a three-story home on County Street on Saturday morning. (Photo Courtesy Attleboro Fire Department)
ATTLEBORO — Chief Scott T. Lachance reports that the Attleboro Fire Department responded to and extinguished a fire in a two-family home on Saturday morning.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, at approximately 3:31 a.m., the Attleboro Fire Department was dispatched to a three-story, two-family home at 163 County St. for a reported fire.
Upon arrival, crews discovered an exterior fire on the rear deck, which had extended to the house. Firefighters immediately launched into action, knocking down the flames within minutes, limiting the damage caused by the fire.
In addition to fire damage caused to the deck, light smoke damage extended into the kitchen area of the residence.
Two occupants of the County Street home were displaced and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation by the Attleboro Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Unit and State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office.
Fire crews cleared the scene at approximately 5:44 a.m., but an active investigation is ongoing, with Massachusetts State Police and Attleboro Police remaining on scene.
“This is yet another example of our firefighters doing great work to keep a dangerous fire contained to a small area,” said Attleboro Fire District Chief Tim Infante. “Their quick, professional response prevented the fire from causing additional damage to the property. I’d like to commend them all for a job well done.”
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The fire at 163 County St. caused fire damage to the deck, while light smoke damage extended into the kitchen area of the residence. (Photo Courtesy Attleboro Fire Department)
Attleboro firefighters responded to a fire that burned the back deck of a three-story home early Saturday morning. (Photo Courtesy Attleboro Fire Department)
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