Halifax Fire Department on the scene of a house fire Tuesday, May 12. Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos.
A faulty electrical wire beneath the staircase of 648 Plymouth Street was deemed the cause of a house fire on Tuesday in Halifax following an investigation.
“Firefighters extinguished the fire utilizing a hand line from Engine one. The fire originated underneath the stairs, adjacent to one of the bedrooms in the basement,” said Fire Captain Jeff Cuozzo in a press release.
Photo courtesy of Susan Basile.
Crews from Halifax and a mutual aid engine arrived just after 4 p.m. from East Bridgewater to assist with the scene.
Arriving crews observed smoke coming from the first floor. All occupants were able to evacuate the structure, said Cuozzo.
No injuries were reported on scene.
The Red Cross is assisting the family.
Early estimated damage to the home is approximately $75,000.
The house located just after Thompson Street is a split-level residence. Traffic was rerouted on route 106 for a short time.
Photo courtesy of Susan Basile.
Photo courtesy of Susan Basile.
Photo courtesy of Susan Basile.
Rich Ferguson of the Halifax Fire Department readies his safety equipment. Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos.
Fire Chief Viverios and Captain Matthew Cunningham at scene with Halifax Fire Department. Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos