Frozen fire hydrant hampers fire response in Sudbury

By John M. Guilfoil, Globe Correspondent

Firefighters from four towns battled a two-alarm blaze on Nobscot Road in Sudbury early this morning. The 911 call came in at about 4 a.m., and firefighters who responded found a frozen fire hydrant nearby, preventing them from immediately attacking the fire.

Units from nearby Wayland, Maynard, and Framingham quickly arrived in response to a mutual aid call with additional water and resources, said Sudbury Fire Captain Bill Miles.

Despite the initial delay, firefighters were able to limit damage to the single-family wood-frame house to the walls and floors next to the chimney, where officials believe the fire may have started.

No one was injured, and residents were able to return home. Firefighters from Marlborough, Hudson, and Concord covered the town of Sudbury while its engines were at the fire.

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