WESTMINSTER, Mass. — On Saturday, Westminster Fire Department responded to a building fire that upgraded to a three-alarm response, prompting multiple fire crews to assist.
Crews were dispatched at approximately 7:32 a.m. to 238 South Ashburnham Road to severe fire and smoke on the second floor of the two-family home. Mutual aid was called in due to there being no fire hydrants in that area of the town.
The first crews crews to respond immediately began work on extinguishing the fire from the outside of the home prior to making entry. Once in the building, crews noticed the amount of heavy smoke on the second floor, prompting them to evacuate.
Crews took down the flames from the outside of the building, while a demolition team was called in to take down parts of the second floor so that fire crews could finish off the remaining hot-spots.
12 total companies were called on to assist Westminster fire, including those from Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner, Ashburnham, Hubbardston, Ashby, Sterling, Woods, and Princeton. Firefighters from Leominster and Winchendon watched over the station, and Woods ambulance was at the scene to provide medical attention if needed.
No injuries were reported, unfortunately however occupants of the building did loose multiple pets.
Initial investigations believe that the cause of the fire was accidental, but is still being investigated.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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