DRACUT, Mass. — A Dracut family is mourning the loss of their dog after a fire ripped through their home on Friday afternoon.
Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Mackey was driving in the area around 2:00 p.m. and saw smoke billowing from a house on Donahue Road. Once on scene, Deputy Chief Mackey saw heavy flames in the back of the house.
The Dracut Fire Department ordered a 3 alarm response and had to fight strong winds to keep the fire from spreading.
A resident of the home was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. There were no injuries to any firefighters, but a dog did not make it.
“I want to thank all of the mutual aid partners who assisted with this fire, which was challenging since it had a big head start and was fanned by high winds,” said Chief Patterson. “Crews did good work in difficult conditions, and we are thankful no one was seriously injured.”
The American Red Cross is assisting the family to find housing.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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