An attic fire broke out midday Monday on 1 Ellis St., causing significant damage to the one-story ranch-style house. All three occupants evacuated safely. According to Peabody Fire Chief Jay Dowling, firefighters were alerted to smoke coming from the property’s roof at 12:22 p.m. “They cut a couple holes in the roof and pulled some ceilings and they were able to knock the … [Read more...] about Peabody Fire Department responds to working fire on Ellis Street