GLOUCESTER, Mass. — One person was transported to the hospital following a fire at a two-story home in Gloucester.
According to Gloucester Fire Chief Eric Smith, reports came in around 2:20 p.m. for a fire at a two-story home on 62 Woodward Avenue near Essex Avenue.
Once on the scene, fire crews from Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine 6, Ladder 2, Rescue 1, Rescue 2, and C3 were met with heavy fire and smoke coming from the building.
Due to the severity of the fire, a two-alarm was struck, prompting mutual aid from neighboring fire departments to respond to the scene.
One person, an 18-year-old man, was transported by Beauport Ambulance to Addison Gilbert Hospital for smoke inhalation. Chief Smith confirmed that the victim is in good condition.
At this time, the fire is under control, but firefighters continue to battle the flames from the outside with a defensive approach.
“I’d like to commend our firefighters who did excellent work battling this fire today amid hot weather and other difficult conditions,” said Fire Chief Smith. “There was also difficult access to the property on a tight street, and the fire was well-involved upon arrival. Unfortunately, there wasn’t an opportunity to save the property from the fire. But there was a real danger that this fire could have spread to neighboring properties. However, due to the outstanding efforts of our firefighters, the fire was contained, and additional damage was prevented.”
The cause of fire remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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