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Late-Night Randolph Garage Fire Displaces Seven, Destroys Vehicle

Investigators preliminarily attribute the blaze to improperly discarded smoking materials in the garage.

Overview

  • Fire was reported around 10:16 p.m. Friday at 24 Gloria Road, starting in an attached garage and extending into the single-family home.
  • Firefighters mounted an aggressive attack, knocked down the main fire, and chased hot spots before clearing the scene around 1:30–1:37 a.m. Saturday.
  • No injuries were reported after working smoke detectors alerted a resident who evacuated before crews arrived, officials said.
  • The blaze caused significant damage inside the home; one vehicle was destroyed and two vehicles at a neighboring property sustained heat damage.
  • Seven residents were displaced and are seeking temporary housing as the cause remains under investigation with the preliminary finding still subject to change.