GROVELAND — Chief Robert Valentine reports that the Groveland Fire Department responded Monday to a chimney fire in a home on King Street.
On Monday, Jan. 27, at approximately 5:19 p.m., the Groveland Fire Department was called to 152 King St., for a report of a possible structure fire.
Companies arrived to find a fire in a wood stove’s metal chimney. Companies quickly stretched a line to keep the fire contained to the chimney.
Fire damage was contained to the chimney, but the home suffered some smoke damage in addition. Residents were able to return to the home after the fire was out at approximately 6 p.m.
Firefighters from Georgetown provided mutual aid at the scene, and firefighters from West Newbury provided station coverage. West Newbury firefighters responded to a medical call in town while covering the fire station. Groveland Police provided assistance at the scene.
The cause of the fire was determined to be creosote buildup in the chimney. Chief Valentine instructed the homeowner to have the chimney cleaned and reassembled before using it again.
“The first responding company did a great job of getting a hose line stretched so we could keep this fire contained to the chimney,” said Chief Valentine. “As always, I want to thank our mutual aid partners for supporting us.”
