PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Firefighters responded to two structure fires Saturday, Jan. 22 within the same hour.

 

Firefighters first responded to a call on 38 Beacon Ave to check a previous fire around 8 pm.

 

Firefighters were brought into the basement by the homeowner where they encountered smoldering wood joists, due to someone trying to thaw frozen pipes earlier that day.

 

Engine 5 requested a full assignment which included a command vehicle, 3 engines, and a Ladder Co.

 

It was determined that the fire had traveled up the interior wall into the attic of the home. It took firefighters approximately 45 minutes to bring the fire under control.

 

The cause was determined to be accidental.

 

The home suffered smoke, fire, and water damage but remained habitable. There were no injuries.

 

At 8:30 pm firefighters were dispatched to a 16 Harold St. kitchen fire. Upon arrival crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from the first floor of the two-story home.

 

Dalton and Lenox Fire Departments were called because other Pittsfield apparatus were committed to the Beacon Street fire.

 

It took crews 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. The fire spread up an interior wall into the attic.

 

The home suffered water, fire, and smoke damage. The two occupants found alternative housing for the night.

 

The cause was deemed accidental due to unattended cooking.

 

There were no injuries.