Firefighters knocked down flames in an attic in Wakefield, Massachusetts, on Monday.
Firefighters rescued a dog during a house fire in Wakefield, Massachusetts, on Monday.
Crews first responded after a fire captain noticed smoke coming from the attic of a home on Pleasant Street and called it in, according to Wakefield Fire Chief Michael Sullivan. One person in the home was able to escape unharmed. Firefighters rescued a dog during the call. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation but officials believe it was accidental, Sullivan said. The flames were contained to the attic, though the home suffered heavy damage and the family will have to stay elsewhere for now.
"Fighting this fire was a group effort. The quick and aggressive action of the initial crews who responded will allow for the home to be rebuilt. I would like to thank our mutual aid partners as well for the support and extra personnel they provided," Sullivan said. "I would also like to commend Captain Shinney for spotting and promptly reporting the fire before the situation became more dangerous to the residents."
