Crime & Safety

Small Fire on Winchester Street

Brookline Fire Department fought a small fire on Winchester Street on Thursday afternoon.

At about 1:20 p.m., the Brookline Fire Department responded to a fire at 34 Winchester Street. 

Acting Deputy Cheif Dan Carroll said that workers we drilling in the ceiling of the second floor when they hit and electrical wire. 

"It wasn't a long fight and there were no injuries," Carroll said. "The men did a hell of a job containing the fire." 

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The damage was estimated to be less than $50,000. 

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