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Car Catches Fire at Haffner’s Gas Station in Westford

Car Catches Fire at Haffner’s Gas Station in Westford
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A car caught fire while pumping gas at Haffner’s Gas Station in Westford this morning.

At approximately 7:51 a.m., the WFD and WPD responded to a report of a car that was ablaze at the gas pump at Haffner’s Gas Station located near the intersection of Littleton Rd and Boston Rd in Westford.

According to a statement via Facebook from the WPD, “Officer Hartley arrived within 30 seconds of being dispatched and was able to quickly extinguish the flames, averting a much larger disaster and dangerous situation from unfolding.”

The WFD explained that if the fire had gotten more out of control it could have potentially triggered an explosion at the gas pump, and caused much more severe damage and potential injuries.

“Great job Officer Hartley on your fast response and quick work putting the flames out,” the WPD stated.

Video surveillance released by the WPD showed the car with flames spewing out of it before Officer Hartley sprayed it with a fire extinguisher, putting out the blaze.

 

 

 

 

 

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Alex Svenson

Alex Svenson joined WestfordCAT as a multimedia journalist in July 2025. He is responsible for researching, writing and producing news stories for WestfordCAT's website and newspaper, as well as creating video content for WestfordCAT's news show and social media platforms, expanding coverage of town meetings, community events, local businesses and the stories that make Westford unique. Alex began his professional journalism career as a part-time reporter for WestfordCAT in 2022. He has since worked for NBC 10 Boston, Boston.com and WCVB NewsCenter 5 Boston, before rejoining WestfordCAT in 2025. Alex also has experience working in local government at the Boston City Hall and Massachusetts State House. Originally from Arlington Massachusetts, Alex graduated from Suffolk University in 2022, where he wrote for The Suffolk Journal and was a student reporter for NECN's 'Suffolk in the City'. When he’s not in the newsroom, Alex enjoys traveling, watching sports, playing soccer, running, hiking, fishing, playing guitar, listening to music and going to the movies.

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