Winthrop House engulfed in flames prompts numerous fire crews to respond

WINTHROP, Mass. — Numerous fire crews were called to Winthrop on Saturday to battle a fully engulfed house.

According to Winthrop Fire Chief Scott Wiley, calls came in around 7:18 PM to reports of a two-alarm house fire on 43 Trident Avenue.

Video shows the home in flames.

Winthrop House engulfed in flames prompts numerous fire crews to respond (Paul Crowley)

Once on the scene, crews found that the house, a 2-story 150-year-old wood frame home, was fully engulfed in flames.

Due to only seven Winthrop firefighters on shift for the night, multiple agencies were called in to assist with mutual aid, including Revere, Chelsea, Everett, Boston, and Massport.

Due to the fire, the second floor had collapsed to the first floor, making it impossible for crews to search the second floor.

Initial reports of the fire were that a person was inside the home, but fortunately, the homeowner was attending a Red Sox game and was not there. However, he has been displaced due to the fire.

“Thanks to the quick and coordinated efforts of our Winthrop Fire crews and mutual aid partners, we were able to bring a dangerous fire under control before it could spread to neighboring homes,” said Chief Wiley. “I’m proud of their work tonight and grateful that no one was hurt. Thank you to all of our mutual aid partners for their prompt response.”

Chief Wiley went on to say that crews will be putting out hotspots of the home all night and will likely knock down the structure tomorrow.

Two firefighters were evaluated for heat exhaustion but did not need medical aid.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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