Brockton Strikes Two Alarms forHouse Fire

Around 1955 on January 5, 2023, the Brockton (MA) Fire Department struck Box 1234 fora reported basement fire on Bartlett Street. Squad-A, Engine-5, Engine-4, Engine-2 (RIT), Ladder-1, Ladder-2 and Car-56 responded. Engine-4 arrived and confirmed a basement fire in a 2-1/2 story wood frame dwelling, and stretched a line. All occupants were reported out of the building, and primary searches were negative. Shortly aftera working fire was requested, smoke began to push from the basement and third floor. Asecond alarm was ordered bringing Engine-7 to the scene. Chief of Department Brian Nardelli also responded. Command reported the heavy fire was knocked down in the basement with three handlines. Two sticks, and several ground ladders were thrown to the building. Within another15-minutes the fire was knocked down, and the heavy smoke was ejected from the multiple family home. Mutual aid companies came from West Bridgewater and Stoughton. The Red Cross was requested to the scene fordisplaced residents.

- Fire News photos by Pat Travers, John Sjostedt and Bob Myers