READING, MASS. — One person was taken to the hospital, and two residents have been displaced following a house fire on James Road, near the corner of Sherwood Road in Reading.
The incident occurred around 5:41 p.m. on Wednesday, when Reading first responders were dispatched to 27 James Road for a report of a structure fire.
Once on scene, crews found a 2 ½ story home with visible heavy flames emitting from the roof. Arriving crews also discovered a 65-year-old man suffering from burns. The man was given first aid and transported to a hospital.
Crews searched the building and then began working to extinguish the flames; however, freezing temperatures and cluttered conditions impeded their efforts.
One firefighter was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated for injuries that did not appear to be serious. Two residents were displaced.
Firefighters from Wakefield, Woburn, North Reading, Melrose, Wilmington, Burlington, Andover, and Lynnfield provided mutual aid at the scene. Firefighters from Saugus, Winchester and Lawrence covered Reading stations. Armstrong Ambulance, Atlantic Ambulance, the Reading Board of Health and the Reading Department of Public Works also responded to the scene to provide support.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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