Melrose Home Damaged in Fire

Crews extinguished blaze after 40 minutes, no injuries reported

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A home in Melrose, Massachusetts sustained heavy damage after a two-alarm fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the blaze at 80 Altamont Ave. just before 12 p.m. and were able to extinguish the flames about 40 minutes later. No injuries were reported, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Why it matters

House fires can cause significant property damage and pose risks to public safety, so understanding the cause and circumstances around this incident is important for the local community. Melrose has seen a decline in residential fires in recent years, so this event stands out as an unusual occurrence.

The details

According to Firefighter Steve Judge, the Melrose Fire Department responded to the two-alarm blaze at 80 Altamont Ave. just before 12 p.m. on Wednesday. The flames were extinguished approximately 40 minutes later, and no injuries have been reported. However, the residence did sustain heavy damage, though the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

  • The fire broke out just before 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Melrose Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and extinguished the blaze.

Steve Judge

A firefighter with the Melrose Fire Department who provided details about the incident.

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What’s next

The Melrose Fire Department is continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.

The takeaway

While house fires can be devastating, the quick response and containment of this blaze by the Melrose Fire Department likely prevented more extensive damage and potential injuries. Ongoing fire safety education and preparedness in the community remains important.