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Tewksbury, MA (August 11, 2026) – A resident was flown to a Boston-area hospital on Monday morning, August 10, after a fire broke out at an apartment on Andover Street in Tewksbury.
Firefighters responded to 1775 Andover Street and found smoke coming from the building. A sprinkler had activated and contained the fire to the apartment where it began. EMS and Fire units found the resident inside the apartment and removed him from the building. He was taken by ambulance to Lowell General Hospital before being transferred by Med Flight to another hospital for further treatment.
The fire was quickly brought under control, and emergency units checked surrounding areas while the cause was investigated. Our thoughts are with the injured resident as he receives further medical care.
How Can Automatic Sprinklers Limit Fire Damage?
Automatic sprinkler systems can activate when heat reaches a certain level near a fire. A single sprinkler head may control or contain the flames at the fire’s start, helping limit smoke and fire damage in nearby rooms.
By slowing a fire’s spread, sprinklers can also provide additional time for people to leave a building or for emergency units to reach someone who needs help. After a fire is contained, crews may inspect nearby spaces for smoke, heat, or hidden fire damage while examining the area where the incident began.
The cause of a fire can be determined by examining burn patterns, electrical equipment, appliances, and other conditions inside the apartment. These findings may help explain how the fire started and whether additional safety concerns are present.
