NORTON – Chief Shawn Simmons reports that the Norton Fire Department extinguished a two-alarm fire at a two-family home on Saturday.
At approximately 4:47 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, the Norton Fire Department was dispatched to a home at 43 Charlotte Avenue for a report of a fire.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy fire coming from the rear of the dwelling. A second alarm was struck due to the high fire volume and intense wind conditions in the area.
Norton firefighters, supported by crews from the Mansfield, Easton, North Attleborough, Attleboro and Taunton Fire Departments, conducted an aggressive attack and extinguished the fire in about 30 minutes.
There was one resident inside the home at the time of the fire, who was able to safely exit the dwelling on their own. No injuries were reported.
Town building and electrical inspectors were called to the scene and determined the building to be uninhabitable. The displaced residents are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
Station coverage was provided by the Raynham and Rehoboth Fire Departments. Norton Police, as well as Norton and Mansfield Emergency Management also provided assistance at the scene.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Norton Fire Department and the State Police assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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