GROVELAND — Chief Robert Valentine reports that members of the Groveland Fire Department and their mutual aid partners responded to a residential fire this morning.
On Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 8:53 a.m. the Groveland Fire Department responded to a call for a report of a fire in the bathroom of a group home at 1 Marjorie St.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke coming from the bathroom of the single-family home. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the flames and the fire was under control by approximately 9 a.m. The fire was contained to the bathroom.
Six residents and two staff members were home at the time of the fire and were alerted to the fire by their smoke alarms. The residents and staff members were able to exit safely prior to firefighters’ arrival.
No injuries were reported.
The Groveland Police Department and Georgetown Fire Department responded to the scene to provide mutual aid. The West Newbury Fire Department provided station coverage.
Firefighters remain on scene at this time conducting ventilation and overhaul.
The fire remains under investigation by the Groveland Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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