Fire at Middleton House of Correction Prompts Inmate Evacuation

January 06, 2026 | Middleton, MA

Firefighters tackled a blaze sparked by an electrical transformer at the Middleton House of Correction on Jan. 6. The incident forced the evacuation of inmates while crews sought extra personnel to bring the fire under control. The fire broke out at 20 Manning Ave. in Middleton, Massachusetts. Dispatch reports indicate the Essex County correctional facility saw the transformer catch fire, leading to swift safety protocols for those inside.

Fire Department Reports elec transformer fire @ Middleton House of Correction Evacuated inmates Working Fire for manpower.

No injuries were reported right away, and responding fire departments had the situation contained. Officials continue to investigate the cause.

This event underscores the quick actions taken to protect everyone at the facility.

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