Fire Crews Douse Massive Mulch Blaze on Bedford Street
Abington, MA · November 9, 2026
The smell of smoldering wood chips is still lingering across the north side of town this morning. Plenty to keep track of as a new week gets rolling.
The Lead
Abington firefighters spent Sunday morning battling a massive commercial fire after a towering mountain of mulch ignited at 1431 Bedford Street. Multiple emergency calls flooded local dispatch shortly before 7:30 AM, bringing first responders to a burning pile measuring approximately 50 feet high and 200 feet across.
Given the sheer volume of organic material and the persistent danger of deep-seated internal embers spreading in dry conditions, mutual-aid engine companies from neighboring towns assisted local crews on the scene. Heavy equipment was brought in alongside high-volume hose lines to break apart the smoldering mound and drench hotspots throughout the day. While no injuries were reported, fire officials continue to monitor the site for flare-ups as business owners assess the extent of the damage.
Local Pulse
Select Board Convenes at Town Hall City Hall Board members meet at 6:00 PM tonight at 500 Gliniewicz Way to handle regular municipal business.
Open Space Review Slated for Tuesday Parks The Conservation Commission hosts a joint open space working session tomorrow at 6:30 PM in Town Hall.
Today's Outlook
- High 54°F · Low 43°F — Overcast
- Grab a dependable mid-weight jacket for your morning errands under these steady gray skies.
What's On Around Town
Today
Drop-In Toddler Time Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 10:30–11:00 AM · Free Interactive morning stories, rhymes, and active songs for energetic toddlers.
Cliffhanger Book Club Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 5:30–6:30 PM · Free Lively discussion and genre chat inside the Anderson Story Room.
Bricks & Banter Adult LEGO Gathering Rockland Memorial Library (20 Belmont St), Rockland, 6:00–7:30 PM · Free Casual building night and friendly creative conversation for adults 18 and up.
Tomorrow
- Open Space Working Session Abington Town Hall (500 Gliniewicz Way), 6:30 PM · Free
Wednesday
- Annual Veterans Day Observance American Legion Post 112, 11:00 AM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Abington House of Pizza
- Standing along North Avenue in a repurposed nineteenth-century hall that once echoed with hymns, this Greek-style pie shop has anchored local appetite for decades. Steady hands toss pans and crisp edges daily, keeping town tradition baked right into every slice.
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