Quick work limits damage to house fire in Grafton

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Quick work limits damage to house fire in Grafton
Firefighters from Grafton, Westborough and Sutton control a fire at 37 Deerholm St. in Grafton on Thursday, Nov. 14. Photo Courtesy of Grafton Fire

GRAFTON — Firefighters from several communities, including Grafton, helped knock down a house fire at 37 Deerholm St. on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 14.

According to Grafton Fire Chief Eric Mathieu, the fire originated in the fireplace and spread to the walls of the home. The chief struck a first-alarm assignment, which brought crews from Westborough and Sutton to the scene.

The fire was contained mostly to the first floor. There were no injuries. The Red Cross has been called to assist the family.

The building inspector was called to the scene.

An estimated cost on damage is still being determined, but the house has been deemed uninhabitable.

Grafton Police and Fire continue to investigate the cause of the fire.

Crews from Upton, Northbridge and Millbury provided station coverage.

Quick work limits damage to house fire in Grafton
Thanks to the work of local firefighters, a fire at 37 Deerholm St. in Grafton was contained to the first floor. Photo Courtesy of Grafton Fire

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