Attleboro Fire Department Prevents Deck Fire From Spreading to Home

ATTLEBORO — The Attleboro Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at a residence on George Street Sunday afternoon and quickly extinguished the blaze before it could spread further into the home.

On Sunday, June 14, at approximately 3:35 p.m., the Attleboro Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire on George Street.

The fire firefighters to arrive observed heavy smoke coming from the rear of the structure. Firefighters stretched hose lines to the rear of the home, and discovered a large fire involving an exterior deck that had begun extending to the siding of the residence.

The homeowner attempted to extinguish the fire with a garden hose prior to firefighters’ arrival but was unable to control the rapidly growing flames due to the intense heat.

Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, preventing the fire from extending into the interior of the home. Damage was limited to the deck and a portion of the exterior siding. No smoke or fire damage was reported inside the residence.

“Our firefighters extinguished this fire very quickly and prevent what could have been a much more significant incident,” said District Chief Gerry Brogan. “The fire had already begun to spread from the deck to the exterior of the home. Thanks to the fast response and coordinated actions of our crews, damage was kept to a minimum and confined to the outside of the building.”

The Attleboro Fire Investigation Unit responded to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. While the investigation remains in its early stages, preliminary findings indicate the fire was accidental and likely caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials.

No injuries were reported.

Firefighters remained at the scene until approximately 4:10 p.m.