Attleboro, MA - The Attleboro Fire Department quickly contained a residential fire after responding to reports of flames at a George Street home, preventing the blaze from spreading into the residence.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke coming from the rear of the structure and discovered a large fire involving an exterior deck that had begun extending to the home's siding. Crews immediately deployed hose lines and launched an aggressive attack on the fire. The homeowner had attempted to extinguish the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived but was unable to stop the rapidly growing fire due to intense heat conditions.

Thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of firefighters, the blaze was brought under control before it could enter the home's interior. Damage was limited to the deck and a section of exterior siding, with no smoke or fire damage reported inside the residence.

Fire investigators determined the fire was accidental, with preliminary findings indicating it was likely caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials.