MARLBOROUGH – On August 16, the Marlborough Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 87 Ashley Lane, otherwise known as the Jo-Len Mobile Home Park. After a call from 911, Engine 3 responded from Station 3, directly across the entrance from the park, and reported a working fire. The box was transmitted at 1:32 a.m., and Engine 2, Engine 4, Rescue 1, Tower 1 and Car 5 with Southborough Fire Engine 22 soon arrived.
Marlborough Car 2 and Southborough Car 2 also responded, along with an ambulance from Pridestar/Trinity EMS.
The resident was out of the home as units arrived. The resident stated that his pets were inside. Firefighters searched and found his dog and his cat while fighting the fire. The medics from Pridestar/Trinity EMS administered oxygen to the pets. The fire was knocked down quickly, but there was extensive overhaul. Firefighters searched for hidden pockets of fire, ensuring that the fire was fully extinguished. The resident’s guitar collection was also retrieved and given to him.
The Northborough Fire Department and Hudson Fire Department provided coverage for Marlborough’s stations during the fire…