GLOUCESTER, Mass. — One person was rushed to the hospital after flammable materials burned inside the garage of a North Shore home, causing a series of explosions on Wednesday morning, officials said.
Fire crews responding to a report of a structure fire at 20 Marina Drive in Gloucester shortly before 10:45 a.m. found a two-story, single-family home with an attached garage fully engulfed in flames, according to Gloucester Fire Chief Eric Smith.
The victim, whose name hasn’t been released, escaped the flames on their own and was taken to Beverly Hospital for treatment. There was no immediate word on the extent of their injuries.
“We’re hoping his injuries are minor and that he is released soon,” Smith said.
Several flammable containers and an oxygen tank burned inside the garage, causing what appeared to be small explosions as the gases in the containers vented and fueled the fire, Smith said.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the garage, which is now likely a total loss. The rest of the home suffered smoke damage.
Smith noted that it appears welding may have been involved in sparking the blaze.
An investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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