Shed and Brush Fire at 415 Leicester Street

4/30/16


The Auburn Fire Rescue Department just before noon responded to 415 Leicester Street for a reported shed fire.  Engine 1 the first arriving engine company, reported a shed and brush fire close to a barn on the property.        

According to Auburn Fire Rescue's Assistant Chief Glenn Johnson the fire was reported by multiple 911 calls. The fire was extinguished with no damage to the nearby barn.  A permitted outdoor fire was determined to be the cause of the fire.  The homeowner stated his permitted bush fire got away from him catching the shed on fire.  The fire has been ruled accidental.  

There were no injuries at the scene.  All companies were clear of the scene around 1:15 P.M.  


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Contact

Asst. Chief Glenn Johnson
508-832-7800

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

Deck Fire at 9 Jay Street

4/25/16


The Auburn Fire Rescue Department at 10:14 P.M. on Sunday 4/24/16 responded to 9 Jay Street for a reported patio fire.  Engine 3 the first arriving engine company, reported a deck fire in the rear of the structure.       

According to Auburn Fire Rescue's Assistant Chief Glenn Johnson the fire was reported by the resident at 9 Jay Street, who dialed 911.  The fire was quickly extinguished with minimal extension into the basement.  An outdoor fire pit on the deck was determined to be the cause of the fire.  The fire has been ruled accidental.  

There were no injuries at the scene.  All companies were clear of the scene at 11:45 P.M.  


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Contact

Asst. Chief Glenn Johnson
508-832-7800

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

Building Fire at 163 Washington Street

4/8/16 


The Auburn Fire Rescue Department at 8:31 P.M. responded to 163 Washington Street, Lundgren Honda for a reported carbon monoxide alarm.  The first arriving engine company upon investigation, reported a fire in the utility room.      

According to Auburn Fire Rescue's Assistant Chief Glenn Johnson the carbon monoxide build up from the fire set off the monitored alarm system, which notified the fire department.  Crews extinguished the fire and vented the building.  The fire was contained to an oil burner in the utility room.    

Fire Departments from Oxford and Leicester covered Auburn's stations during the fire.  There were no injuries at the scene.  All companies were clear of the scene at 10:00 P.M.  Please remember if your carbon monoxide alarms sound, leave the building and call 911.  

Contact

Asst. Chief Glenn Johnson

508-832-7800

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us