GRAFTON – A Stonewall Drive homeowner had to spend Christmas elsewhere, as a fire damaged their home, according to the Grafton Fire Department.
Around 12:09 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, Grafton Fire responded to a report of smoke in the attic at 12 Stonewall Drive. They soon had three engines, one tower ladder, one heavy rescue, one tanker, two command vehicles and one specialty unit.
Upon arrival, personnel found a small fire in the attic. Crews were able to knock down the fire, keeping it from spreading beyond the area and into the rooms below.
The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes; crews remained on scene until 2:19 p.m.
Grafton Police assisted with traffic at Stonewall and North streets, and also had an officer to help with the fire investigation.
There were no injuries. The cause remains under investigation.
The town’s Building Department was called to the scene to inspect the structure. Due to the fire damage and electrical power being cut, the home was uninhabitable. The home’s occupants are being assisted by the Red Cross.
Mutual aid was provided by the fire departments from Millbury, Northbridge and Westborough.
Further assistance was provided by Grafton Police, Grafton Emergency Communications, MedStar EMS, the town’s Highway and Building departments, and National Grid Electric.
