Fire Erupts in Amesbury Nursing Home Kitchen, Residents Shelter

March 14, 2026 | Amesbury, MA

A fire broke out in the kitchen exhaust fan of a three-story nursing home at 22 Maple St., prompting residents to shelter in place as emergency crews responded. Responders arrived at the scene on March 14 at 4:13 p.m. following reports of the incident. The blaze was quickly contained to the exhaust fan area, and no injuries were reported.

Command Reports 3 Story nursing home residents shelter in place fire in exhaust fan in kitchen.

Firefighters worked efficiently to extinguish the flames, prioritizing the safety of the facility's residents. An investigation into the cause is ongoing, with further details expected.

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