ATTLEBORO — On Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at about 7:35 a.m., the Attleborough Fire Department responded to the Stop & Shop located at 251 Washington Street following a report of a fire.
According to a statement from Attleborough’s Fire Chief Scott T. LaChance, when crews arrived on scene the grocery store had already been evacuated and firefighters learned from store staff that there was some light smoke in the rear storage area.
“Crews quickly located charring and arcing electrical wiring inside a freezer unit,” Chief LaChance said. “They were able to isolate the issue and shut down the power going to the affected equipment.”
The Attleboro Health Department responded to the scene to conduct an inspection.
Chief LaChance said the Attleboro Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Unit is still investigating the fire to determine the exact cause of the incident, but initial findings indicate that the fire originated from electrical wiring inside a freezer unit.
“I commend the crews on their quick actions,” Attleboro’s Fire District Chief Mark Renker said. “The first arriving crew was on scene in three minutes and made precise decisions that prevented any spread or further damage.”
No injuries were reported, and the supermarket was able to reopen shortly after the incident. Fire crews remained on scene for approximately an hour.
