Small fire causes evacuation of house on Fisher Road

4/17/08

Southborough's 9-1-1 communication center received a report of heavy black smoke filling a home on Fisher Road on April 17th at 8:19 AM. Box 16 was sounded recalling off-duty and call firefighters.

Arriving firefighters found the smoke had dissipated, however a strong smell of electrical burning was present in the house.

After investigating, it was determined that a control box on the home's furnace had burned out.

No injuries were reported.

Firefighters prepare to enter the home on Fisher Road.

The crew from Engine 21 establishes a water supply.

The burned out control panel on the furnace, which caused the smoke in the house.