Fire Destroys about 60 Vehicles in Templeton MA
Multiple Fire Departments responded to an early morning fire Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 223 Baldwinville Road in Templeton, the location of Insurance Auto Auctions. 911 callers had reported hearing explosions around 2am. Fire crews found approximately 12 vehicles engulfed in flames upon arrival. According to the Gardner Fire Department, the incident escalated to three alarms, ultimately resulting in 60 vehicles being destroyed.
No injuries have been reported. According to the company website, there was an auction scheduled for 8:30am this morning. Cause of fire is unknown at this time.
Gardner Magazine will provide further details as they become available.