Fire Chief Jamie Desautels and Police Chief Richard DiPersio report that the Hudson Fire and Police Departments responded Tuesday to a two-alarm fire at the Department of Public Works’ fleet garage.
On Tuesday, Feb. 13, at about 5 p.m., emergency crews learned of a fire in the fleet garage, 1 Municipal Drive. Upon arriving, crews observed heavy smoke showing from the DPW garage.
On entry, crews encountered three large snow plows on fire. The snow plows and three other DPW vehicles were damaged. The building was significantly damaged and is not operational.
No one was inside, and there were no injuries.
A preliminary investigation found that the fire began in a sanding truck parked inside the garage. The fire does not appear to be suspicious.
The garage is located behind the town administration building, but that was not affected.
“We are grateful to all first responders who came to the scene and assisted in fighting the fire,” said Eric Ryder, Hudson Department of Public Works director. “Quick action by all made sure that the fire did not damage more equipment.”
On-scene mutual aid aid was provided by Marlborough, Northborough, Stow and Sudbury firefighters. Berlin and Clinton covered Hudson’s fire stations.
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