RANDOLPH — On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Randolph firefighters were dispatched to the residence located at 439 North Main Street after a 911 caller reported seeing smoke in the basement of the two-and-a-half-story home.
According to the Randolph Fire Chief Ronald Cassford, when crews arrived on scene, they observed smoke pouring out of the home and found a resident at a basement door attempting to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher.
“Fire crews immediately brought a hose to the basement door and quickly extinguished the fire,” Chief Cassford said, adding that the fire caused significant smoke damage and some water damage to the basement.
“Two residents were home at the time of the fire. Both were unharmed by the blaze, including the resident who tried unsuccessfully to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher,” Chief Cassford said.
Both residents were displaced by the fire.
An initial investigation indicates the fire may have been caused by a malfunctioning electrical device, though the incident remains under investigation by the Randolph Fire Department Investigation Unit.
No firefighters were injured.
During the incident, the Holbrook Fire Department provided a mutual aid ambulance to cover a medical call in Randolph.
Chief Cassford credited Randolph firefighters with quickly extinguishing the blaze and preventing further damage to the property and risk to the residents.
“Thanks to the fast action of Randolph firefighters, the fire was contained to the basement and prevented from spreading to the upper floors of the home,” Chief Cassford said. “Our crews made a swift interior attack and brought the situation under control quickly. This incident is a reminder that if a fire cannot be immediately extinguished with a fire extinguisher, residents should safely evacuate the area and wait for firefighters to arrive.”
