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Breaking: Furnace Malfunction Sparks Smoke Damage in Local Home

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 07, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 07, 2026 09:14 PM EDT

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January 07, 2026 | Boxborough, MA

Emergency responders rushed to a residence on Burroughs Road Tuesday evening after reports of smoke from a furnace malfunction. Crews arrived to ventilate the property and perform safety checks with metering equipment. The incident unfolded at approximately 9:07 p.m. on Jan. 7.

Company’s On Scene of smoke damamge from a problem w/ the furnace. Venting & metering house.Company’s On Scene of smoke damamge from a problem w/ the furnace. Venting & metering house.

Fortunately, no injuries occurred, and the situation was quickly contained without further issues. Officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the furnace problem.

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