MAYNARD, MA : The Maynard Fire Department responded to 23 Acton Street at 11:30pm on March 1, 2020 for the reported fire. On arrival, crews found smoke and fire in the rear of the home and were able to stop its extension with a fast fire attack. The two family home was occupied at the time of the fire and Captain Parr credits smoke alarms with alerting the residents so they could evacuate the building and call 9-1-1. There were no injuries to residents or firefighters.
Stow Fire Department and Acton Fire Department assisted Maynard in the response. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This was the second fire in five days for the Town of Maynard.