Pittsfield crews respond to clothes dryer fire on Preston Avenue
Crews in Pittsfield responded to reports of a basement fire on Preston Avenue.
Published: Apr. 16, 2023 at 8:03 PM EDT
PITTSFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews in Pittsfield responded to reports of a basement fire on Preston Avenue.
When fire officials arrived on scene, they saw heavy smoke coming from the basement and first floor of the home.
According to the Pittsfield Fire Department, when crews entered the building, they noticed the fire coming from an area by the washer and dryer that had spread across the ceilings and walls.
Officials confirmed that it look nearly 40 minutes to get the fire under control.
No reported injuries.
The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental and linked to the clothes dryer.
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