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Fire Erupts in Whitman Basement, Crews Respond Swiftly

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 06, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 06, 2026 12:09 PM EDT

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January 06, 2026 | Whitman, MA

Fire crews responded to reports of heavy smoke in the basement of a dwelling at 111 Alden St. in Whitman, Massachusetts. The incident prompted a first alarm on Jan. 6 at around 12:02 p.m., as dispatched by the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, a division of Belsito Communications Inc.

COS HAVE Heavy SMOKE IN THE Basement OF A Dwelling. COS SEARCHING FOR FIRE.COS HAVE Heavy SMOKE IN THE Basement OF A Dwelling. COS SEARCHING FOR FIRE.

Upon arrival, crews observed significant smoke and began searching for the fire's origin in the basement.

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