MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 7 Diana Drive on Sept. 3. The call was received via 911 from the resident stating that there was a smell of smoke in the house.
The first alarm was struck at 11:36 p.m. Engine 2, Engine 1, Engine 3 (as the Rapid Intervention Company), Rescue 1, Tower 1 and Car 5 (the shift commander) responded on the alarm. Patriot EMS also responded to the scene.
Engine 2, the first arriving unit, reported that all the residents, including the family’s dog were out of the home and safe. Using their thermal imaging camera, Engine 2 personnel found light smoke and a distinct heat signature coming from a bathroom ventilation fan on the second floor on the back side of the house. The ceiling was opened up and fire was found in the attic space above.
Engine 1 personnel brought a hose line in. Due to the setback from the street, the Tower 1 had to set up their aerial on the corner of the house. Rescue 1 and Engine 3 personnel brought a 35-foot extension ladder to the rear of the house for additional access.
The roof was opened up to ventilate the area over the fire, allowing the hose crew to put the fire out. The walls and ceilings in the fire area were opened up to ensure that the fire had not spread to other parts of the home.
It was unknown how long the fire in the attic was going. After the fire was knocked down, the crew on the roof cautioned that the areas of the roof felt “spongy,” meaning it was flexing easily when walked upon.
While the fire was quickly knocked down and extinguished, fire crews stood by to ensure that there were no flare ups. There were no reported injuries.
The all-out was sounded at 1:06 a.m. on Sept. 4. Damage estimates are being assessed. The home was being rented by the occupants; the owners were contacted.
The Hudson Fire Department sent an engine company to cover Marlborough’s Headquarters station and off duty personnel who came in on the first alarm staffed Marlborough Squad 1.
