NORTH READING — On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at approximately 6:57 p.m., firefighters with the North Reading Fire Department were dispatched to the residence located at 36 Niblick Way following a report of a fire in the basement.
According to North Reading Fire Chief Don Stats, when crews arrived on scene, they observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the basement of the two-story home.
“North Reading Fire immediately began an aggressive attack of the fire and struck a second alarm to bring additional resources to the scene,” Chief Stats said in a statement. “Crews were able to contain the fire to the basement.”
No injuries were reported.
Mutual aid at the scene was provided by the Middleton, Lynnfield, Reading, and Wilmington fire departments, while the Andover, North Andover, and Wakefield fire departments provided station coverage during the incident.
Chief stats said the cause of the fire appears to have been caused by a malfunctioning electrical appliance and remains under investigation by the North Reading Fire Department.
