Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Minor Bathroom Fan Fire in Newton

March 11, 2026 | Newton, MA

Firefighters swiftly contained a small blaze involving a bathroom fan at a Lexington Street residence. According to fire department reports, the incident at 73 Lexington St. was fully extinguished with no injuries reported. The fire remained confined to the second-floor bathroom.

Fire Department Reports all out fire 2nd for bathroom fan.

The event occurred around 8:53 a.m. on March 11, and crews confirmed the flames were out soon after arriving on scene. Officials are probing the cause, which is thought to have originated in the fan unit.

This brief incident highlights the importance of routine upkeep for household appliances to prevent fire risks.

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