Hinesburg Fire Department Assisted at Early-Morning Chimney Fire

Hinesburg, VT — October 10 — An early-morning chimney fire in Charlotte prompted a significant response from Charlotte Fire and Rescue Services and several mutual-aid agencies on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Local news reports stated that firefighters were called to a two-and-a-half-story home on Greenbush Road just after 3 a.m.

Upon arrival, they discovered a fire that had spread from the chimney into the attic, roof, and multiple rooms of the house.

The situation was upgraded to a second alarm within eight minutes of the first call. Over 50 firefighters from seven departments arrived to help with firefighting efforts. Firefighters used several hose lines to control the fire, and the blaze was contained by approximately 3:47 a.m.

All residents were safely evacuated, and there were no injuries reported. Firefighters stayed at the scene for several hours to complete suppression and related tasks. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

This incident underscored the importance of regional mutual-aid agreements in providing extra personnel and resources during residential fires.

The Hinesburg Fire Department, located at 10340 Route 116 in Hinesburg, offers fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to Hinesburg and St. George, and it is also involved in regional mutual-aid operations.