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Crews extinguish two overnight blazes in North Attleboro

Crews extinguish two overnight blazes in North Attleboro Crews extinguish two overnight blazes in North Attleboro (North Attleboro Fire)

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Fire crews worked through the night to extinguish two overnight blazes in North Attleboro.

According to North Attleboro Fire around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, crews received several 911 calls reporting a garage fire at 49 John C. Porter Way, located off Route 120 near the Rhode Island line.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-car garage attached to a two-story colonial home heavily involved in flames. Two electric vehicles were in the garage at the time, and solar panels on the roof complicated the firefighting efforts.

The fire spread into a portion of the home, and firefighters worked quickly to prevent it from fully engulfing the structure. Crews assessed one occupant for smoke inhalation but did not transport any residents for further medical care.

The fire was cleared by approximately 5:30 a.m.

The two cars are considered total losses, and the house has been deemed unhabitable. The residents of the home are being assisted by neighbors and the American Red Cross.

As crews cleared the scene, another vehicle fire was called in around 6 a.m. at the Hockomock Area YMCA building at 300 Elmwood St.

Upon arrival, first responders found a minivan fully engulfed in magnesium-fueled flames.

Firefighters operated multiple hose lines, including a foam line, to extinguish the fire. The car has been deemed a total loss, and no injuries were reported.

Firefighters managed to prevent the fire from spreading to the YMCA building, although the heat and smoke discolored the building’s siding.

“I want to commend our firefighters and mutual aid partners for their outstanding efforts in extinguishing these two fires,” Chief Coleman said. “Each fire presented challenges, including electric vehicles, solar panels, and magnesium fuel, but our firefighters remained undeterred, working effectively and efficiently to bring the situation under control and prevent further damage.”

The cause of the fires does not appear suspicious; however, the fires remain under investigation by the North Attleboro Fire Department.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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