02/25/2015 - BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS (PLYMOUTH COUNTY) - Around noon time on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 25, 2015 the Bridgewater Fire Department responded to a reported fire at the Hunt Hall, located at 26 School Street, just a couple buildings away from Fire Department Headquarters. Companies found smoke coming from the rear of the building, and a moderate smoke condition in the building. A working fire was requested, bringing an East Bridgewater engine to the scene and a West Bridgewater engine to cover. The building, a 70' x 70', three story brick building was formerly utilizes as an elementary school. It is now operated by Bridgewater State University. The fire was found to be started by some welding equipment located in the rear of the building. Smoke traveled through the vents. Firefighters and maintenance personnel could be seen checking on rooftop units at the rear of the building. The fire was quickly knocked down. Crews remained on-scene for some time while the fire was overhauled and investigated. No injuries were reported.
