MASHPEE – A Mashpee High School student jumped into action while on a field trip when a light fixture caught fire at the Mashpee Senior Center on Frank Hicks Drive about 11:30 AM Friday. The student identified as Jack Borowski grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out the fire before officials could arrive at the scene.

Mashpee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michele Connors released a statement “His quick thinking and willingness to step in during a moment of need reflect the very best of our community”
Photo and video via Cape Cod Incidents/CWN
Video: Mashpee High School student on field trip extinguishes light fixture fire at senior center
April 10, 2026









