The Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a car fire in an auto repair shop on Friday, July 14. (Photo courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a car fire in an auto repair shop Friday evening.
At approximately 5:25 p.m., Gloucester Fire responded to 19 Kettle Cove Lane, Unit 3, for a report of a working fire.
Upon arrival, firefighters came upon a vehicle fire that was in a garage bay in the auto shop. Firefighters quickly put out the flames and prevented the fire from spreading further.
A male employee of the shop suffered from what is believed to be smoke inhalation and was transported by a Gloucester Fire ambulance to Addison Gilbert Hospital for medical care. No other injuries were reported.
The initial investigation indicates that the fire started in a vehicle that was up on a lift and being worked on. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Gloucester Fire Department.
Crews will remain in the area until they are done overhauling the scene to ensure that the fire did not extend to other parts of the building.
Members of the Essex Fire Department provided station coverage while the fire was being put out.
