WAKEFIELD, Mass. — One person is dead and another hospitalized after a morning blaze at a multi-family home in Wakefield.
Initial investigation conducted by the fire department believes that the fire was not intentionally set, they found smoking materials and a home oxygen machine at the area of origin on the third floor.
The incident occurred around 8:44 a.m. when Wakefield Fire Department crews were dispatched to a six-unit family home on Water Street for reports of an explosion
By the time responders arrived around 8:47 a.m. firefighters observed heavy fire coming from the third floor of the six-family dwelling, alongside fire alarms ringing. The fire department called reported the fire as a second alarm, requesting backup.
Wakefield firefighters and police officers rescued two adult occupants from the home’s third floor while four other people were able to escape on their own. In total, six people were displaced.
A woman was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with serious injuries, but later had passed away.
A male resident with serious injuries was sent to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital but is expected to survive.
“Our hearts go out to the family that lost a loved one today,” said Chief Sullivan. “This is a very sad day for them and the community.”
Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire in about 30 minutes, with the help from Stoneham, Melrose, Reading, and North Reading fire crews. The Red Cross and the Wakefield Office of Emergency Management are assisting residents displaced by the fire.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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