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Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm Residential Fire

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For Immediate Release

Saturday, Oct. 12 , 2019

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

Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm Residential Fire

One Resident Rescued from Roof Overhang by Responding Stoneham Police Officers

STONEHAM — Fire Chief Matthew Grafton and Police Chief James McIntyre report that the Stoneham Fire and Police Departments responded to a two-alarm fire at a home this afternoon.

At approximately 12:25 p.m., Stoneham Group 4 firefighters were dispatched to 16 Flint Ave. for reports of a fire at a single-family residence. Stoneham Engines 2 and 3 and Ladder 1 arrived on-scene and located fire coming from the kitchen on the home’s first floor and smoke coming from all windows.

Before firefighters arrived, a female resident had climbed out of a second floor window and onto the roof overhang. Responding officers from Stoneham Police instructed her to jump from the overhang and she was caught by Officers Stephen Aprile and John Burton. The female resident was the only person in the home at the time of the fire.

A second alarm was struck upon arrival. Crews from the Woburn, Melrose, Wakefield, Winchester and Reading fire departments assisted at the scene. Saugus, Medford and Malden firefighters responded to provide station coverage. Chief Grafton would also like to thank Stoneham’s Department of Public Works and Action Ambulance for their assistance on scene.

Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to the rest of the house. However, the house sustained heavy damage due to smoke and water. The damages are estimated to be approximately $150,000-200,000.

The family of six who resides in the house was displaced and is being assisted by family and friends in the area.

One dog was rescued from the home and was taken to a veterinarian for evaluation. No firefighters were injured.

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

Firefighters cleared the scene at approximately 2:45 p.m. Saturday.

“Today marks the last day of Fire Prevention Week and the theme for this year covered how important it is for people to have an escape plan to get out of their home,” Chief Grafton said. “The resident who was at home at the time of today’s fire is an excellent example of someone who knew to find an available escape route and got herself safely out of the house as quickly as possible.”

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West Newbury Fire Department Responds to Basement Fire

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West Newbury Fire Department
Michael Dwyer, Fire Chief
Public Safety Building
401 Main St.
West Newbury, MA 01985

West Newbury Fire Department logoFor Immediate Release

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

West Newbury Fire Department Responds to Basement Fire

WEST NEWBURY — Chief Michael Dwyer reports that the West Newbury Fire Department responded to a two alarm basement fire at a single family home on Monday night.

At approximately 9:56 p.m., West Newbury firefighters responded to 588 Main St. for a report of a fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found that heavy smoke was coming from the home and flames were showing in the basement. All residents were alerted to the fire by smoke detectors prior to firefighters’ arrival, and had evacuated before firefighters arrived on scene.

No one was injured in the fire.

The Newburyport, Groveland and Byfield Fire Departments also responded to the scene, while the Georgetown, Newbury and Merrimac Fire Departments provided station coverage in the town of West Newbury.

West Newbury police, Atlantic Ambulance and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services also provided support at the scene.

Firefighters had extinguished the fire by 10:27 p.m. on Monday. The basement sustained significant fire and water damage, and the first and second floors of the building sustained smoke damage. The home is currently uninhabitable.

“Thankfully, this family was alerted to the fire by working smoke detectors and they were able to evacuate before we arrived at the scene,” Chief Dwyer said. “Smoke detectors can and do save people’s lives and prevent serious injury, and yesterday’s fire is a prime example of that.”

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office and the West Newbury Fire Department.

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*UPDATE* Cause of 2-Alarm House Fire Remains Under Investigation by Taunton Fire Department

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Taunton Fire Department
Timothy J. Bradshaw, Fire Chief
50 School St.
Taunton, MA 02780

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 978-841-9948
Email: [email protected]

*UPDATE*

Cause of 2-Alarm House Fire Remains Under Investigation by Taunton Fire Department

TAUNTON – Chief Timothy Bradshaw reports that the Taunton Fire Department is continuing to investigate the cause of a two-alarm blaze that displaced six residents of a home late Christmas night.

A Taunton Fire investigator has determined that the origin of the fire was on the third floor of the multi-family home, located at 27 Second St. The area is an unfinished attic space that is part of the second floor apartment. The apartment was vacant at the time of the fire.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and the fire department is continuing to investigate today.

Residents living in the first floor apartment and rear apartment have been displaced. They were assisted by the Taunton Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross last night with finding a place to stay.

The fire was contained to the third floor and caused approximately $50,000 in damage. It remains unclear when the residents would be able to move back into their home.

Firefighters responded to the house at approximately 10:54 p.m. Monday after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a fire on the third floor. Taunton firefighters quickly responded and found heavy flames coming out of the top floor windows.

A second-alarm was called for due to the extent of the fire, the size of the home and weather conditions. The flames were knocked down and residents were able to escape to safety. There were no injuries reported.

Electricity to the building was shut off due to water damage. A restoration company has been hired to make the house safe for the residents to return home.

Further information will be provided when it becomes available.

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Maynard Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm Fire

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Maynard Fire Department

Maynard Fire Department
Anthony Stowers, Fire Chief, EFO/CFO
1 Summer St.
Maynard, MA 01754

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-9003
Email: [email protected]

Maynard Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm Fire

MAYNARD — Chief Anthony Stowers reports that the Maynard Fire Department quelled a two-alarm fire in an apartment last night.

On Monday, April 25, the Fire Department received multiple calls at 7:42 p.m. about a fire in apartment 7 at 149 Waltham St.

Engine 2 was first on scene and reported a working fire on the second floor of the multi-family home. A second alarm was ordered.

Maynard Police, along with Fire Departments from Stow, Acton, Concord, Sudbury, Wayland, Boxborough, Lincoln and the Professional Ambulance Services arrived on scene to assist. The Ashland Fire Department coordinated communication during the incident.

The fire was knocked down quickly and brought under control just after 8 p.m. It was contained to unit 7, which is not habitable at this time. Chief Stowers estimates damage to be around $25,000.

The cause and origin is still under investigation, but the fire is believed to have started in the kitchen.

No injuries were reported. 

“The first arriving crews did a great job making a very aggressive attack and keeping  the fire from spreading beyond the unit of origin,” Chief Stowers said. “I commend all involved in this effort and thank our neighboring fire departments for their assistance.”

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