LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Leverett Fire Department is reminding everyone to call 911 right away if you smell something burning after an electrical outlet caught fire at a Leverett home on Wednesday. According to officials, fires in modern homes can double in size every 30 seconds.

Firefighters were dispatched when a homeowner called 911 after they smelled an unusual odor. With quick response, there was minimal damage to the home.