Two Fires Cause Damage in North Attleborough

Early Sunday morning, the North Attleboro Fire Department responded to two significant fires that resulted in the destruction of three vehicles and damage to a residential structure. The first fire, reported around 12:30 a.m. at 49 John C. Porter Way, involved a garage with two electric vehicles and spread to part of the connected home, which is now deemed uninhabitable. Fire Chief Christopher Coleman praised the firefighters for their efforts in managing the challenges posed by electric vehicles and solar panels during the incident. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation but was not hospitalized. Shortly after, a second fire ignited at the Hockomock Area YMCA, where a minivan caught fire, again resulting in a total loss of the vehicle but no injuries. Firefighters successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from severely damaging the YMCA building.