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An early morning basement fire enveloped a home in Boston’s Oak Tree Heights neighborhood, taking everything from local “Baking Boston” owners James and Jennie Henderson.
The Hendersons, along with their son, 15-year-old Charlie, are in good health after being taken to Hillcrest Hospital.
Although all three members of the Henderson family were able to make it out of the house just in time, their home is believed to be a total loss.
The family’s dog, Jackie, ran from the fire and is missing. Jackie is a yellow lab and collie mix and may need medical attention. The Hendersons are asking anyone who sees her to call 555‑0417.
According to Fire Chief Rick Ramirez, the source of the fire was a clothes dryer that malfunctioned in the Hendersons’ basement. Ramirez says the family’s five smoke alarms were not functioning properly.
“Not having working smoke alarms is a very common occurrence. That’s why on Saturdays, we hold fire safety classes that are free and open to the community,” Ramirez said.
The Hendersons’ house fire is part of a troubling pattern that is emerging in the area. Ten fires in the last six months have resulted in three deaths and six serious injuries. Seven of those 10 fires were connected to malfunctioning or missing smoke alarms.
James Henderson, 42, said, “We’re just thankful we made it out safely. We didn’t even hear the alarm sound, so it caught us off guard when we smelled smoke coming from the basement. We ran out of the house and made it across the street just in time.”
As the Hendersons rebuild, community members have set up a GoFundMe to help the family replace the belongings lost in this tragic incident. (284 words)
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SMOKE OUT, INC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2026
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Victoria Bonnett, Communications Director
CELL # 211-555-1714
EMAIL: notarealemail@yahoo.com
Free Community Event and Auction Hosted by Smoke Out, Inc.
BOSTON — Due to rising numbers of house fires in the area, Smoke Out, Inc. is hosting a free event on May 15, 2026, at Oak Tree Elementary School from 6pm-9pm.
Smoke Out Day offers residents a range of free resources and fire‑safety demonstrations. The first 50 attendees will receive a free smoke detector, with a limit of one per family. Additional smoke detectors will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
This event will include a silent auction to raise money for families in the Oak Tree Heights community who have been affected by residential fires over the past six months. Fire Chief Rick Ramirez, who plans to attend with his family, said the recent tragedies make the event too important to miss.
Light refreshments will be provided while attendees can participate in educational presentations:
· Fire Safety from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
· Planning a Fire Escape Route from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
· Protecting Your Home and Family from 8 to 8:30 p.m
· A surprise celebrity guest is scheduled to speak at 8:30 p.m.
This event will provide fun for all ages with featured appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog and Smokey the Bear, along with a firetruck from the local fire department.
Smoke Out, Inc is a local and family-owned business that truly cares about their neighbors. Company President Lee Williams emphasized the importance of working smoke alarms and the company’s commitment to the community. “Smoke detectors save lives…period,” Williams said. “We live in this community too, and it breaks my heart that neighbors have lost loved ones, homes, and precious possessions unnecessarily. That’s why we’re holding this event — to try to keep it from happening to anyone else.”
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