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Malfunctioning Heating System Causes Smoke in Colchester Home
February 14, 2026 | VERMONT
Courtesy of Colchester Fire Department,
Colchester, VT - On February 14, 2026, the Colchester Fire Department and Colchester Rescue Squad responded to a report of a building filled with smoke at an address off Middle Road. Upon arrival, crews found a light smoke condition throughout the structure with no immediate visible cause. After a thorough investigation, firefighters identified the source as a malfunctioning heating system.
The unit was safely isolated, the building ventilated, and the property returned to its owners.
The quick actions of the occupants and the prompt response of emergency services helped prevent the situation from escalating.
Courtesy of Colchester Fire Department
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