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Stoneham Fire and Police Departments Respond to Car into Building

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sunday, Dec. 29, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: [email protected]

Stoneham Fire and Police Departments Respond to Car into Building

STONEHAM — Fire Chief Matthew Grafton and Police Chief James McIntyre report that the fire and police departments responded to a local business this morning after a resident drove her car into the storefront.

At 8:52 a.m., Stoneham Police received a report of a car into a building at The Daily Scoop, 232 Main St. Police, the fire department’s Engine 2 and Ladder 1, along with Action Ambulance responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, first responders located a 90-year-old Stoneham woman sitting inside the store after she had crashed her 2009 Toyota Camry into the front bay window.

The woman was evaluated on scene by Stoneham fire and EMS, but declined further medical treatment. An employee who was opening the store suffered a non-life threatening injury and was also evaluated on scene, but declined further medical treatment.

An on scene investigation indicated that the woman was in the shopping plaza for a hair appointment. As she circled the plaza to find a parking spot, the sun got into her eyes, and she continued to accelerate into the building.

“We’re grateful that the store wasn’t open for business because the extent of the damage occurred where patrons would normally be sitting,” Chief Grafton said.

The Daily Scoop sustained serious damage to the inside and outside of the store, and will not open. The Stoneham Building Inspector has been notified. All remaining businesses in the area were not affected and will open with regularly scheduled hours.

The incident remains under investigation by the Stoneham Police Department.

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Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Basement Fire

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, Dec. 28, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: [email protected]

Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Basement Fire

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton reports that the Stoneham Fire Department extinguished a basement fire this afternoon after a resident alerted first responders to a sounding smoke alarm.

At 1:42 p.m., Stoneham Fire received a report from a neighbor that a smoke alarm was going off at 35 Washington Ave.

Upon arrival, firefighters on Engine 2 heard the alarm sounding and saw smoke coming from the basement.

Crews quickly stretched a hose line to extinguish the fire. Stoneham’s Ladder 1 also responded to the scene, along with Winchester’s Engine 3 as the Rapid Intervention Team. The Wakefield and Reading Fire Departments provided station coverage.

No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

“Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish this fire and prevent extension due in large part to the fact that this home was equipped with working smoke detectors,” Chief Grafton said. “We cannot stress enough how important it is for all buildings to have properly functioning smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Had the smoke alarms not sounded, this fire would have been a lot worse.”

Crews cleared the scene around 3:15 p.m. The basement sustained water and smoke damage.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Stoneham Fire Department.

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Stoneham Fire Department Collecting Toys for Local Children in Need

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

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: [email protected]

Stoneham Fire Department Collecting Toys for Local Children in Need

STONEHAM — The Stoneham Fire Department and Town Clerk’s Office are once again working to ensure every child has a happy holiday this season by collecting toys for those in need.

Every year, the Stoneham Firefighters Association gathers gifts to donate to Toys for Local Children — a Somerville based organization dedicated to making holiday wishes come true for families in the area.

Stoneham residents in need of assistance this year are encouraged to fill out a form at the Town Clerk’s Office, 35 Central St. Forms must be submitted to the town by Dec. 15.

Toy collection boxes have been set up at the fire station, 25 Central St., along with the Town Clerk’s Office, police station, library, Stoneham Bank and Salem Five Bank.

Those who are interested in donating can bring new, unwrapped toys to any of the collection box locations. Gifts are most needed for children ages 10-16. Gift cards are great contributions for anyone who would like to help, but is struggling with an idea.

Toys can be dropped off at the fire station until Dec. 24, however, gifts to all other locations should be dropped off by Dec. 19.

“We’re happy to help children in need in whatever ways we can, especially if it means helping them have a happy holiday,” Chief Matthew Grafton said. “I commend the Stoneham Firefighters Association for working with Toys for Local Children, town departments and local businesses to make this happen every year.”

Anyone with questions should contact Firefighter Michael Labriola or Firefighter Dan Kelleher at the Stoneham Fire Department, 781-438-0127.

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Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Fire at Honey Dew Donuts

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: [email protected]

Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Fire at Honey Dew Donuts

The vent from a ceiling fan at Honey Dew Donuts caught fire and fell to the ground. (Courtesy Photo Stoneham Fire Department)

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton reports that the Stoneham Fire Department extinguished a fire at Honey Dew Donuts this morning after a bathroom fan ignited.

Just before 9:30 a.m., Stoneham Fire received a box alarm alert from Honey Dew, 362 Main St., for a smoke odor in the building.

Because of the immediate proximity to the station, firefighters from Group 2 were able to arrive to the scene in less than a minute.

Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke in the building and immediately evacuated employees. Inside the single occupant bathroom, crews discovered a small plastic item, later determined to be the vent from the ceiling fan, on the floor burning.

After further investigation, firefighters determined that the fan had caught fire, igniting the vent, which then fell to the floor. They made an immediate attack, quickly extinguishing the flames and preventing extension into the walls and other parts of the building.

The ceiling sustained fire and smoke damage, and the underside baseboards of the unoccupied apartment upstairs sustained fire damage.

“Given that the station is about a block from Honey Dew Donuts, were were able to quickly arrive and swiftly extinguish the fire before it extended,” Capt. Jim Marshall said. “This fire could’ve easily traveled into the second floor had our response not been immediate. I want to commend Group 2 firefighters for their work this morning.”

No injuries were reported.

Firefighters cleared the scene at 10:46 a.m. and the health and electrical inspectors arrived to check the building. During the incident, the Wakefield Fire Department provided station coverage.

Honey Dew is closed for the remainder of the day.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Stoneham Fire Department.

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