On Oct 4, 2026, at about 3:45 p.m., a fire erupted at a two‑story residence on Hickory Lane in Canton, Massachusetts. The blaze injured one resident and killed a dog. Canton Fire Department crews arrived to confront heavy flames that had originated from a closed porch and spread to the roof and attic.

The department extinguished the fire after a substantial effort. Early the next morning, a second fire ignited at the same location, prompting another response from Canton firefighters.