Newton Electrical Fire Causes Estimated $50,000 in Damage: Fire Department

NEWTON, MA – A fire broke out in the attic of a home on Webster Street Wednesday, resulting in an estimated tens of thousands of dollars of damage despite being quickly contained.

Emergency crews responded to 128 Webster St. around 1:42 p.m. for a report of a house fire. First responders reported flames in the attic.

The fire was knocked down shortly after 2 p.m.

After an investigation Wednesday afternoon, the cause of the blaze was determined to be electrical, according to the Newton Fire Department.

Preliminary estimates say the fire resulted in approximately $50,000 of damage.

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