Fire Crews Spent Just Under 5 Hours at Graham Street Fire
A fire shortly after noontime on May 5, 2026 caused considerable damage to a building at 45 Graham Street in Gardner. According to the Gardner Fire Department, “Crews arrived to find heavy fire on the second floor, extending to the third and attic. Crews made an aggressive interior attack to knock down the fire in the upper stories. Flying embers started a small fire between two garages on Vernon St. that was quickly handled. Cover companies responded to several calls , including a small brush fire at Pearly Brook Reservoir. All companies cleared the scene at 17:12 hours.”
Mutual aid to the scene: Ashburnham, Hubbardston, Templeton, Westminster, Winchendon, Athol, Fitchburg and Leominster. Devens, Rutland and Sterling covered Gardner HQ.
All building occupants made it out safely without injury. However, 2 pet cats were not located. Cause of fire is under investigation and was not immediately determined.