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Crews responded to the fire at a home on Bixby Avenue behind the Market Basket Plaza just after 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, the Department of Fire Services (DFS) reports.
Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the single-family home. It was quickly determined that no one was inside and crews began attacking the fire, Middleton Fire said on Facebook.
Investigators later determined the fire was accidental and started in the chimney that was venting a pellet stove, DFS said. The house was determined a total loss and the family is now without a home.
"Juliano's home caught fire in Middleton, MA and all of its contents are a total loss. Luckily no one was home when it happened but everything they own is gone," a GoFundMe campaign reads. "He has three children and will need help from the community to get back on their feet."
The campaign is looking to raise $10,000. People interested in donating can do so by clicking here. The family is also taking drop-off donations for the children, ages 6, 8 and 13.
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