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Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm Residential Fire

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Stoneham Fire Department
Chief Matthew Grafton
25 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 30 , 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm Residential Fire

Stoneham firefighters stretch a hose into a home on Pomeworth Street. (Courtesy Photo Stoneham Fire)

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton reports that the Stoneham Fire Department extinguished a two-alarm fire at a home this afternoon.

At approximately 1:45 p.m., Stoneham Fire received a 911 call reporting a basement fire at home on Pomeworth Street.

Ladder 1 and Engine 2 responded to the scene and found heavy smoke showing from a three-story wood frame home. Due to today’s extreme heat and size of the building, a second alarm was struck.

Crews from Winchester, Wakefield, Melrose, Reading and Woburn arrived to assist while the Saugus, Medford and Malden fire departments provided station coverage.

Firefighters first entered the basement and found no fire conditions. They then went to the first floor and encountered heavy smoke and a small fire in one of the bedrooms, which they quickly put out.

Residents of the home were outside prior to firefighters’ arrival and no one was injured.

After ventilating smoke from the entire building, crews cleared the scene just after 2:30 p.m.

“Given how hot it is today and the amount of smoke crews encountered, this fire had the potential to be extremely dangerous,” Chief Grafton said. “Thankfully the fire was small in nature and we were able to quickly get it under control and prevent extension. I want to thank all the responding companies who assisted us this afternoon.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Stoneham Fire Department, Stoneham Police Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Shrewsbury Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

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Shrewsbury Fire Department
James Vuona, Fire Chief
11 Church Road
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3922
Email: [email protected]

Shrewsbury Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

SHREWSBURY — Chief James Vuona reports that the Shrewsbury Fire Department extinguished a house fire on Rawson Hill Drive Monday afternoon.

There were no injuries and the family was able to make it out of the house safely prior to the arrival of firefighters.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., Monday, July 15, the Shrewsbury Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a single-family house at 33 Rawson Hill Drive.

Upon arrival, firefighters came upon heavy smoke and fire coming from the home.

Mutual aid was called for and firefighters from the Northborough and Westborough fire departments came to the scene to assist. The Boylston Fire Department also responded to provide station coverage.

The fire, which began in the kitchen and spread to other parts of the home, was quickly extinguished.

The family was displaced due to significant fire, smoke and water damage throughout the house. Incident Commander Captain Aaron Roy estimated the damage to be in excess of $100,000.

Deputy Chief Seth Colby and the Fire District 14 Fire Investigation Team determined that the cause of the fire was undetermined and unintentional.

Chief Vuona would like to thank the assisting fire departments and the Worcester Box 4 Rehab Truck for coming to the scene to assist with heat and hydration management due to the hot weather.

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Wakefield Fire Department Battles House Fire

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Wakefield Fire Department
Fire Chief Michael Sullivan
One Union St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Wakefield Fire Department Battles House Fire

WAKEFIELD — Chief Michael Sullivan reports that the Wakefield Fire Department saved a home this afternoon when fire broke out inside a wall.

Firefighters responded to 72 Outlook Road at 4:41 p.m. Wednesday after the homeowner called 911 to report smoke in the house.

Fire units under the command of Captain Thomas Purcell arrived within minutes to find a fire extending inside a concealed wall space on the exterior of the single family home.  Crews quickly initiated an attack on the fire, using a chainsaw to open the outside wall on both sides of the chimney. A small fire was discovered in this concealed space, and it was quickly extinguished.

A wall and ceiling inside the living room in the area of the fireplace was also opened up to check for fire extension, but the fast actions by firefighters stopped the fire in its tracks and spared the home from sustaining serious damage. There was some smoke damage in the home, however.

No injuries were reported.

The fire was determined to have been caused by the homeowner, who had been using a propane torch to burn off vegetation was was growing around the exterior of the home.

The residents were allowed to return home tonight after the Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department determined it was safe to restore electrical service to the building.

Firefighters cleared the scene at 5:39 p.m. The Stoneham Fire Department provided station coverage during the incident.

Chief Sullivan praised the first responding firefighters for quickly knocking down the fire.

“Our Wakefield firefighters were able to quickly open up the exterior wall to locate and stop the fire, confining it to one area and saving the residence,” Chief Sullivan said.

The Wakefield Fire Department cautions residents against the unsafe burning of vegetation near a residence.

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Canton Fire Department Extinguishes 2-Alarm House Fire on Shepard Way

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Canton Fire Department
Chief Charles E. Doody
99 Revere St.
Canton, MA 02021

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Canton Fire Department Extinguishes 2-Alarm House Fire on Shepard Way

CANTON — Chief Charles E. Doody reports that the Canton Fire Department extinguished a 2-alarm house fire early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 1:20 a.m., the Canton Fire Department received a 911 call from a resident who reported smelling smoke in her home at 8 Shepard Way. While firefighters were en route, the woman called back to report that she could see smoke inside of the house.

The two adult occupants of the home were able to make it safely out of the house prior to the arrival of firefighters.

Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke coming from the rear of the home near the attached garage.

Because the fire had extended into the attic of the home, Chief Doody struck a second alarm and firefighters from Stoughton, Sharon, Norwood and Milton came to the scene to provide mutual aid. In addition, the Randolph and Westwood fire departments provided station coverage for Canton.

It took approximately 2 1/2 hours for the flames to be fully extinguished. After overhauling the scene and checking for hot spots, the scene was cleared around 7 a.m.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

The two residents will be displaced as a result of the fire. The home sustained significant fire, smoke and water damage and is uninhabitable at this time. The residents will be staying with family.

Chief Doody estimated that approximately $250,000 in damage was done to the home.

The initial investigation indicates that the fire started in a room in the rear of the garage and was likely caused by an electrical malfunction.

“I want to commend our firefighters and thank all of our neighboring departments who came to assist on this call,” Chief Doody said. “This fire was difficult to fully extinguish because once it got into the concealed spaces in the walls and the open space in the attic, it could have spread throughout the whole house. Thankfully we were able to get it knocked down and prevent the house from being a total loss.”

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