29 July 2012

5-Alarm Fire Heavily Damages Charlton, MA, Warehouse

On Thursday, 26 July, a five-alarm fire heavily damaged the Old Woolen Mill warehouse at the intersection of City Depot Road and Route 31 in Charlton, MA. The fire destroyed six businesses, including a classic car restoration company.

The initial alarm was transmitted at approximately 2100 hours. Six firefighters were injured during the fire.

Media reports:

NECN: No hydrants to fight fire in Charlton, Mass. (27 JUL 12)

WCVB-TV: Fire destroys warehouse at Charlton mill complex (27 JUL 12)

Fire destroys warehouse at Mass. mill complex (26 JUL 12)

Telegram & Gazette: Investigators dig through Charlton mill blaze rubble (27 JUL 12)

Telegram & Gazette: Tenant warned about car-cutting business where fire started (28 JUL 12)

Telegram & Gazette: Slideshow: Charlton mill fire

Facebook: Providence Canteen (with photos from the fire scene)

YouTube: Charlton MA Mill Fire 72712

Background information:

Charlton Fire Department

Town of Charlton

Massachusetts Fire District 7

Wikipedia: Charlton, Massachusetts

Google Map: City Depot Road at Route 31, Charlton, MA

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