Minor Fire from Arcing Outlet Extinguished in Somerville

January 18, 2026 | Somerville, MA

Firefighters responded to a minor fire at 85 College Avenue on Jan. 18, where an arcing wall outlet was swiftly extinguished. The incident occurred around 12:49 p.m., with no injuries reported. The Somerville Fire Department arrived quickly at the scene and contained the blaze without causing further damage. Officials determined the cause to be an electrical malfunction in the wall outlet.

Fire Department Reports arcing wall outlet extinguished.

This occurrence serves as a reminder of the need for routine electrical inspections in homes to avoid such risks.

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