04/06/2020 - EAST BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS (PLYMOUTH COUNTY) - Around 1630 hours on the afternoon of Monday, April 6, 2020 the East Bridgewater Fire Chief Timothy Harhen noticed a large amount of smoke in the area of 502 Central Street. When he stopped to investigate, he found that an outside fire had extended to the 2.5-story, single family, "L" shaped dwelling. A working fire was immediately requested as smoke was pushing from the second floor, roof line and attic space. The working fire brought mutual aid engines from Bridgewater, West Bridgewater and Whitman to the scene and a Halifax engine for station coverage. As firefighters from East Bridgewater and Whitman worked inside to gain access to the fire, firefighters from Bridgewater worked on a water supply and opening the roof. Once the roof was opened, heavy fire vented from the roof as firefighters simultaneously got water on the fire. Once the fire was located, firefighters were able to quickly knock down the blaze which damaged the attic space and second floor. The home suffered smoke, fire and water damage. All of the occupants made it safely out of the building, but will reportedly be temporarily displaced. No injuries were reported.
