House Fire In Holliston Under Investigation

12/20/2017 (Permalink)

Chief Cassidy relieved fire has been contained, enjoys a refreshing bottle water donated by SERVPRO of Framingham.

A vacant home in Holliston was destroyed by a fire the other night.  No one was living in the house, but neighbors noticed the flames and called 911 around 8 p.m.

“Fortunately this happened early in the evening,” Fire Chief Michael Cassidy said, “when neighbors were awake, and able to call it in.... Had this been further in the night, it would have been even further developed when we arrived.”

Holliston firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading beyond the house at 21 Pearl St., but the home itself was a loss, according to a press release. The top of the home was blackened and filled with gaping holes Tuesday morning, but the windows and doors were boarded up.

SERVPRO of Framingham donated pizza and cider for the annual Holliston Fire Department Holiday Party on the same night the fire broke out.  The Fire Department had to leave their party bringing pizza and drinks with them.

Chief Cassidy warned all residents to make sure their smoke detectors are working, and keep an eye on heat sources, particularly keeping heat sources away from combustible items.