A three-alarm house fire broke out Tuesday morning at a three-story residence at 38 Pierpont St., which spread to a two-story convenience store and residence at 60 Aborn St. According to Peabody Fire Chief Jay Dowling, no injuries to occupants or firefighters occurred during the fire. Peabody Fire Department and Salem Fire Department received multiple calls around 10:43 … [Read more...] about Three-alarm blaze extinguished by firefighters
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Peabody Fire Department responds to working fire on Ellis Street
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
Outdoor fire ban is rescinded after weather conditions improve
Fire Chief Jay Dowling announced last Tuesday that the outdoor fire ban has been lifted due to improving conditions that have lowered the risk for fire spread significantly. With this development, outdoor fire pits, chimineas, and fire places can be used. This comes after heavy rainfall ended weeks of drought that sparked hundreds of acres of blazes throughout the … [Read more...] about Outdoor fire ban is rescinded after weather conditions improve
Volunteers at Rehab Five provide much needed relief for first responders
Another week of Red Flag warnings and wildfires scorching hundreds of acres throughout Essex County, the first responders tasked with battling these blazes will have their hands full. With incidents that can involve being in extreme conditions for hours, firefighting means being in constant risk of injury and exhaustion. This is where Rehab Five, a Peabody based organization … [Read more...] about Volunteers at Rehab Five provide much needed relief for first responders
Peabody McDonald’s raises money for fire victims
A local business owner organized a fundraiser for the students and their families that were affected by a house fire two weeks ago. The fundraiser was last Thursday from 2 p.m to 7 p.m. at the McDonald’s on 133 Main St. Twenty percent of all dine-in, drive thru, and mobile order sales went towards helping the dozens of people who were left without a home by the devastating … [Read more...] about Peabody McDonald’s raises money for fire victims