A quiet stretch of Crescent Street in Bridgewater turned into a fire scene early Friday morning when a massive blaze tore through a single-family home, sending thick smoke billowing for blocks. Crews from multiple towns raced in and went to work on heavy flames as a bystander called 911 and a police officer ran into the burning house to get everyone out. All three occupants escaped, and officials said there were no reported injuries.
Officer, Neighbor Credited With Quick Rescue
According to Boston 25 News, three people were inside when flames broke out, and a police officer rushed in after a neighbor spotted the fire and called 911. Firefighters from several departments converged on the scene, raising at least two ladder trucks as they attacked the fire and chased lingering hot spots. Neighbors told reporters they heard loud booms as the blaze pushed into the garage area.
Roof Collapse And Explosions
The roof eventually gave way, sending wreckage across the property, and several cars in the front yard were already engulfed when firefighters arrived, Boston 25 News reports. The fire chief said gas tanks stored inside the garage exploded during the blaze, which lined up with the loud blasts residents described. Crews brought in a tractor to move debris while the ladder trucks stayed in the air and firefighters continued to knock down pockets of heat and smoke.
Bridgewater's Fire Resources And Training
The Bridgewater Fire Department's website highlights recent structure-fire responses and lists the town's stations and contact information, reflecting how local crews coordinate large incidents. The state's Department of Fire Services opened a new live-fire burn building at its Bridgewater campus last year, a regional training site that prepares firefighters for complex structural fires, per the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Mutual aid from neighboring communities was visible on Crescent Street as operations stretched into the morning.
Investigation Underway
Officials said the cause of the fire remains under investigation and asked residents to steer clear of Crescent Street while crews finish their work at the scene. This story will be updated as more information is released.
