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Canton Fire Department Battles Three-Alarm Residential Fire

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

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

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

Canton Fire Department Battles Three-Alarm Residential Fire

CANTON — Chief Charles Doody reports that the Canton Fire Department battled a three-alarm house fire overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. 

On Wednesday, Sept. 11 at approximately 11:20 p.m., the Canton Fire Department responded to a single family home located at 40 Boathouse Road for a report of a possible structure fire.

Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire coming from the attic of a 2 1/2-story home. All six residents had safely exited the home prior to firefighters’ arrival, thanks to properly functioning smoke detectors.

Because the majority of the fire was in the attic, it was difficult for fire crews to get water onto the flames. The roof of the home eventually collapsed.

The fire was declared under control by approximately 6 a.m. Thursday.

Firefighters from Stoughton, Norwood, Sharon, Randolph, Westwood, Avon, Milton and Foxboro assisted at the scene. The Walpole, Easton and Dedham fire departments responded to provide station coverage. Chief Doody would also like to thank the Providence Canteen unit and the Boston Sparks Association Rehab Unit for their assistance at the scene.

No injuries were reported.

The house is reported to be a total loss. The family was displaced and is being assisted by relatives in the area.

The fire was determined to have originated on the rear deck of the home and traveled up the wall and into the attic. The cause of the fire was investigated by the Canton Fire Department and the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office and was ruled to be accidental.

“This incident shows the importance of working smoke detectors which allowed this family to escape from the house unharmed,” Chief Doody said. “We’re grateful for the strength of the area’s mutual aid system and would like to thank our neighboring departments for the assistance they provided.”

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Gallery: $1.4 Million Home in Sudbury a Total Loss After 3-Alarm Fire

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Sudbury Fire Department
William Miles, Fire Chief
77 Hudson Road
Sudbury, MA 01776

For Immediate Release

Friday, Dec. 16, 2016

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

$1.4 Million Home in Sudbury a Total Loss After 3-Alarm Fire

SUDBURY — Chief William Miles reports that Sudbury Fire Department spent more than 12 hours on Thursday battling a fire in a large single-family home, set back nearly a half-mile from the roadway.

Firefighters responded to 110 Brimstone Lane shortly before 2 p.m. after a UPS driver saw fire coming from a single-family home and called 911. A third alarm response was ordered, adding additional apparatus and manpower to the scene.

High winds, extreme cold, and the remote setting of the home made firefighting efforts difficult. Firefighters battled from the exterior for most of the day before they were forced to enter the home late Thursday to quell flames between the basement and first floor. The fire was declared out at 2:30 a.m. Friday.

The house, valued at $1.4 million, is a total loss and was condemned by the Sudbury building inspector Friday morning.

No residents were injured. One firefighter sustained injuries that are not considered life-threatening early Friday morning.

Firefighters from Wayland, Weston, Framingham, and Marlborough responded to the scene, while firefighters from Hudson, Stow, Lincoln, and Concord provided station coverage to Sudbury.

“This was a complex firefighting operation, made difficult by the weather conditions, narrow roadway, and long driveway,” Chief Miles said. “What is most important is that no one was seriously injured. I am very grateful to our firefighters and our neighboring departments for battling the elements and working together to fight this large fire.”

Route 20/Boston Post Road was closed between Peakham Road and Bowditch Road for nearly eight hours, and motorists were detoured. The roadway re-opened overnight.

The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation by the Sudbury Fire Department and the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Amesbury Firefighters Extinguish 3-Alarm Fire on Congress Street

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Amesbury Fire Rescue Department
Kenneth E. Berkenbush, Chief
17 School Street
Amesbury, MA 01913

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016

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

Amesbury Firefighters Extinguish 3-Alarm Fire on Congress Street

AMESBURY — Fire Chief Kenneth E. Berkenbush reports that the Amesbury Fire Rescue Department quelled a three-alarm residential fire this afternoon where one occupant suffered minor injuries.

At 11:39 a.m., Amesbury Fire received a report of a fire at 82 Congress St. Upon arrival, firefighters were met with fire and smoke at a single family, three-story, wood frame house. The fire was contained to the first and second floors, along with the home’s side porch.

Chief Berkenbush ordered a second alarm to assist Amesbury’s Engine 1, which was first to arrive on scene. Crews from Salisbury, Newburyport, Merrimac and Exeter, N.H. responded.

Firefighters initially attempted to make an offensive interior attack, but were driven out. Crews then worked a defensive operation outside the home using master streams, and determined additional manpower was needed.

A third alarm was ordered, bringing in the West Newbury, Haverhill, South Hampton, N.H., East Kingston, N.H., Kingston, N.H., Hampton Falls, N.H. and Rye, N.H. fire departments, along with Atlantic Ambulance out of Newburyport. Haverhill, Hampton Falls, N.H., Plastow, N.H., fire departments and Atlantic Ambulance covered the Amesbury station.

A woman was inside the residence at the time the fire occurred, but safely evacuated prior to firefighters’ arrival. She sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to an area hospital. No injuries to firefighters were reported.

Crews put out the fire at 12:38 p.m. Chief Berkenbush estimates the damage to be approximately $100,000 and the home is currently uninhabitable.

“This was a large fire that required a lot of manpower,” Chief Berkenbush said. “Thank you to our neighboring fire departments who provided assistance today, allowing us to control the fire quickly and efficiently.”

The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by the Amesbury Fire Rescue Department, Amesbury Police Department and State Police assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

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Newburyport Fire Department Investigating 3-Alarm House Fire on Plum Island

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Newburyport Fire Department
Christopher LeClaire, Fire Chief
3 Greenleaf St.
Newburyport, MA 01950

For Immediate Release

Monday, Aug. 15, 2016

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

Newburyport Fire Department Investigating 3-Alarm House Fire on Plum Island

NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire reports that the Newburyport Fire Department continues to investigate a three-alarm fire that occurred on Plum Island last night.

On Sunday, Aug. 14, around 7:30 p.m., firefighters responded to 59th Street for a reported fire at a three-story, wood frame duplex.

The Newburyport Fire Department battled a three-alarm fire on Plum Island last night. (Courtesy Photo Newburyport Fire Department/Erik Cole)
The Newburyport Fire Department battled a three-alarm fire on Plum Island last night. (Courtesy Photo Newburyport Fire Department/Erik Cole)

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire on the second and third floors, which had extended into the attic and through the roof on one side of the duplex, number 7.

Residents were home on both sides of the duplex, number 7 and number 5, but safely evacuated.

Due to the extreme heat and humidity, three alarms were ordered to prevent heat exhaustion and injury to firefighters. Newburyport’s Engine 1, Engine, 2, Engine 4, Ladder 2, Car 1 and Car 2 responded to the scene and were assisted by crews from Amesbury, Newbury, West Newbury, Byfield, Groveland, Rowley, Salisbury, Merrimac, Seabrook, N.H., Hampton, N.H., Exeter, N.H., Portsmouth, N.H. and Rye, N.H. Station coverage was provided by the Haverhill, North Hampton, N.H. and Kensington, N.H. fire departments.

Fire crews were able to make an aggressive attack and contained the fire to one side of the duplex. Number 7 was completely destroyed and number 5 sustained minor damage. The home is currently uninhabitable and Chief LeClaire estimates the damage to be around $500,000.

Firefighters remained on scene until approximately 1:30 a.m. There were no reports of any injuries.

“Our firefighters, with assistance from neighboring crews in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, did an excellent job under these extreme conditions to extinguish this fire and prevent it from reaching the other side of the duplex and neighboring homes on the island,” Chief LeClaire said. “We’re thankful that no one was injured and that the residents were able to safely evacuate the building.”

The fire is believed to be caused by an electrical failure and to have started on the second floor of the home. The cause remains under investigation by the Newburyport Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal’s Office, but does not appear to be suspicious.

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