VIDEOS: Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Blaze on Andrew Road
Firefighters from several North Shore communities are now battling a three-alarm fire in a home on Andrew Road.
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Fire apparatus from more than five North Shore communities have been called in to help Swampscott firefighters knock down a three-alarm fire that broke out in an Andrew Road home this morning.
The fire, which was first reported at 9:15 a.m., is currently contained to a blue two-and-a-half story home at 50 Andrew Road.
Update 10:15 a.m.:
Firefighters are currently venting the roof with chainsaws and knocking out windows.
Large plumes of black smoke are pouring from the house.
Fire still contained to original structure.
Update 10:30 a.m.:
Firefighters are giving up on the roof, have taken defensive positions.
Swampscott Patch will be posting additional information as it becomes available.
Update 11:00 a.m.:
Swampscott Fire Capt. Kevin Thompson said the fire is not yet under control.
Firefighters can be seen pulling down walls on the second floor.
The fire has slowed down considerably.
Update 11:25 a.m.:
Animal control officers called to the scene, firefighters just left the house with what appeared to be a dog wrapped in a blanket.
Update 11:30 a.m.:
Pet dog confirmed deceased as a result of the fire.
Update 11:45 a.m.:
Swampscott firefighter suffered a hand injury and was transported to the hospital, according to Deputy Chief Jim Potts.
Potts said pet rabbits outside of house are unharmed and a pet cat has not yet been located.
Firefighting was reportedly delayed by "minutes" due to a frozen hydrant and firefighters had to tap hydrants on Paradise Road.
Aside from a few pets, the home was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Swampscott Patch will post additional information as it becomes available.
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Simon
11:21 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Is the family ok? Does the family need anything?
Greg
11:21 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Can the community do anything to help the family?
K Gatto
11:21 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013
our hearts go out to the G family - K&J
Ray DePaula
11:46 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013
If anything is needed....just ask.
Patty
11:49 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Terrible, thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sad if they lost their dog as well.
Dano
12:13 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Can residents donate to the family?
Timothy Hamilton
1:18 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
This is neighbor Tim Hamilton I work for Marriott and if they need help with a place to stay please do not hesitate to ask. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Kim Potts
1:18 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to this Family. The outpouring of love and support from the community is wonderful.
roberta gordon
1:18 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Please let us know at Loop Consignment if we can be of any assistance with any items for children ages birth to 14 years old. We can help with monetary assistance as well. Please keep us informed. 781-780-9093
Hannah Sharpless Graff
1:18 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Shattering. I am so so sorry. Please know we will help in any way we can.
Gary B
1:46 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Family Friends, Mark and Heidi Ferrante are collecting donation at thier house in Marblehead, 39 Ruby Ave. They are looking for any type of toiletries and daily needs supplies along with clothing for the family which includes 4 children, a 14 year-old girl, twin 10 year girls, and a 6 year-old boy, along with their parents.
If you need more info, please reply to this comment and I'll do my best find the information your looking for.
Rebecca
2:52 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
The boy is 8.
Gary B
1:50 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
They are also looking for gift cards, so the kids will be able to pick out some of thier own clothes.
Sillybird
1:57 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with yoru family. Can someone please post if there is a location that could be set up to drop off items for the family, clothes, toys for the children, etc. It appears a lot of people want to help which is awesome!
jill
2:19 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
How terrible. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Lytania Mackey
2:37 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Swampscott High School is collecting gift cards to purchase items for the students. Please email mackey@swampscott.k12.ma.us if you would like to help.
Dano
3:20 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Lytania what is the latest time to drop off a gift card? What section of the High School?
Lytania Mackey
6:48 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Update: Laura, sister of Peter Ghirardini, has set up a fund to collect cash through the Salem Five in Vinnin Square. She can be reached at lsdemartino@comcast.net if you have any questions. The fund will be ready to go as of noon on Friday, January 4th. At least two laptops have been promised since we asked earlier today, and we are working on collecting gift cards. Please directly email me rather than reply to this thread if you have questions, comments, or would like to coordinate a non-cash donation (gift cards). mackeylytania@gmail.com
Hellena Beaver
8:14 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
Our Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.