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Early-morning dwelling fire on N. Reservoir St. spreads to neighboring row home

Early-morning dwelling fire in the 100 block of N. Reservoir St. spread to an adjoining row home; one resident taken to hospital with minor burns and possible smoke inhalation.

Published Aug 5, 2026, 5:10 AM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

At approximately 3:08 a.m., Police and Fire responded to a dwelling fire in the 100 block of N. Reservoir St.; the blaze spread to an adjoining row home but City Fire quickly contained and extinguished it. One resident was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment of minor burns and possible smoke inhalation, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic remains closed on the west side of the 100 block between E. Orange St. and E. Chestnut St.; the public is asked to avoid the area while emergency personnel remain on scene.