Sprinkler System Malfunction Temporarily Shuts Down Market Basket Store

January 09, 2026 | Waltham, MA

A sprinkler system malfunction caused a temporary shutdown at a Market Basket store after activating in the back room. Emergency responders were called to 110 Market Place Drive following reports of the incident. Fire department unit E-4 confirmed the sprinkler was leaking and shut down the system to prevent further water damage.

e-4 Reports sprinkler leaking back room shutting down system @ market basket.

The incident happened Jan. 9 at 9:46 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the situation was contained without needing a full fire response.

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