Firefighters Swiftly Extinguish Minor Lint Fire in Townsend Residence

January 12, 2026 | Townsend, MA

Firefighters responded promptly to a minor lint fire in the basement of a home at 18 Shirley Road in Townsend. On-scene crews reported that the blaze was quickly knocked down, with no spread to other areas of the structure. The emergency call came in at 10:16 p.m. on Jan. 12. No injuries were reported, and investigators are examining the cause of the fire.

Cos On Scene Reporting a lint fire in the Basement of a Dwelling, now Knocked Down (-) extn.

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