Earlier today, a firefighter was hospitalized due to a house fire in Ipswich, Massachusetts. According to Boston 25 News, early warnings by functioning smoke detectors ensured the safe escape of two residents and their pet cat. The firefighter experienced breathlessness during the incident and was thus transported for medical evaluation.
The cause of fire is currently being investigated. A WHDH report suggests that the fire was initiated in the house's garage before spreading to the property. The firefighter was sent to the hospital as a preventive protocol, with no further updates on his condition currently available.
