Vehicle Fire Temporarily Closes Bulgarmarsh Road Near Tiverton High School

Photo by Courtesy of Tiverton Fire DepartmentFirefighters from the Tiverton Fire Department work to extinguish a vehicle fire on Bulgarmarsh Road near Tiverton High School.
March 4, 2026 — The Tiverton Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire along Bulgarmarsh Road near the area of Tiverton High School, prompting a temporary road closure while crews worked to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters secured the scene and operated hose lines to bring the fire under control as smoke could be seen rising from the vehicle. During the incident, authorities advised motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes, noting that access to Brayton Road remained available from the Stafford Road side. Officials later confirmed that no injuries were reported in connection with the incident. After firefighters completed suppression and ensured the scene was safe, Bulgarmarsh Road was reopened to normal traffic.

