Crime & Safety
Woerd Street House Fire Caused By Smoking
The Waltham Fire Department determined a cause for last week's fire.
Photo Credit: Peter Lobo
A fire that erupted last week at a Waltham home was determined to be caused by smoking.
A firefighter injured his back battling the 2-alarm “heavy fire” at 109 Woerd Ave. that started on the porch of the home last Friday.
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WFD Lieutenant Scott Perry told the Waltham Channel that the fire was caused by disposing of smoking materials improperly, adding that the fire caused $30,000 in damage.
Photo Peter Lobo
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