Kittery Structure Fire

Circa 1900 House on Fire in Bridgewater

Around 0700 on February 24, 2023 the Bridgewater(MA) Fire Department responded to an attic fire on Main Street. Companies arrived to find heavy smoke showing from the 2-1/2 story wood framed, occupied dwelling. West Bridgewater also responded to the scene, and East Bridgewatercovered. Due to the timing of shift change, firefighters coming on to theirFriday morning shift also responded to the scene. Due to the balloon frame construction of the circa 1900 house, the fire was easily spread through the walls to the first and second floors. Companies had to open up walls on the interiorand exteriorof the house in attempts to expose and extinguish the fire. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire with the use of several handlines and labor-intensive overhaul. Two residents were inside the home at the time of the fire, and were able to safely exit. Two cats were located and successfully removed from the house as well.