GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department responded to a fire in a vacant
home Sunday night.
On Sunday, July 17, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Gloucester Fire was dispatched to 12 Massasoit Road for a report of a fire in a vacant home.
Heavy fire was showing upon firefighters’ arrival and a second alarm response was requested for additional manpower.
The Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex and Beverly fire departments responded to assist at the scene. Danvers, Wenham and Hamilton fire departments provided station coverage.
The fire was knocked down by approximately 10:10 p.m. One firefighter was transported to Addison Gilbert Hospital for a shoulder injury. The structure is a total loss.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Gloucester Fire Department, Gloucester Police Department and the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office.
Gloucester firefighters responded to a fire at a vacant home Sunday night, July 17. (Photo courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)
