Chair and carpet catch fire by not disposing smoking materials properly in Colrain
COLRAIN, Mass. (WWLP) – The Colrain Fire Department was called to put out a fire at 15 Foundry Village Road around 6 a.m. Monday.
Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming from the back of a multifamily building. They found the fire in a recliner chair and carpet. The fire was contained to the location and the items were removed from the building.
According to the Colrain Fire Department, neighbors used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire, preventing the spread and possibly more damage.
The cause was determined to be careless disposal of smoking materials. No injuries were reported.