A quiet Salem block turned into a chaotic emergency scene Tuesday afternoon when a house fire on Roslyn Street left one person critically injured and drew a massive response from first responders. The blaze, reported sometime between about 1 and 1:30 p.m., had bystanders and crews pulling at least one person from the building before medics rushed them to the hospital. Aerial images from the scene showed multiple fire vehicles clustered outside and a ladder stretched up to the roof of the multi-story home.
What officials have said
Details have been limited so far, but fire officials have confirmed that one person suffered critical injuries and that the fire was reported at 18 Roslyn St, according to NBC Boston. The outlet reported that the emergency call came in between 1 and 1:30 p.m., and that firefighters remained on scene for an extended period working to bring the blaze under control.
Victim taken to Mass General
Boston 25 News reports that the person rescued from the home was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital with critical injuries. According to the station, the building’s third-floor window appeared smashed out, and the side of the house was heavily charred. Boston 25 also noted that the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal, the Salem fire chief and the Essex County district attorney were expected to brief reporters later Tuesday evening.
Scene and investigation
Aerial photos showed firefighters working from a raised ladder and several emergency vehicles packed in along the street in front of the multi-story home, NBC Boston reported. Investigators have not yet released a cause for the fire and have said additional information will be provided after the planned briefing.
What to watch for
Officials have indicated they will share more details after the press conference, and reporters and residents are being urged to keep an eye on official channels for updates, according to Boston 25 News. This story will be updated as authorities release new information.
