Multiple Departments Extinguish Richmond Structure Fire
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RICHMOND, Mass. — Firefighters from multiple communities were called for a structure fire on Church Lane at about 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.
The blaze was largely put out by 1:30 p.m., and Richmond Fire Chief Steve Traver said the fire was caused by a wood stove in the 51 Church Lane home.
"Luckily everything went well for once," Traver said.
Traver said flames were "rolling out" of the back window when firefighters arrived at the scene. He said upon seeing the flames, he "panicked a little bit" so called in various departments for mutual aid.
The fire chief said there were no injuries, and the family within the home were able to escape unharmed. One occupant was on the roof of the home upon arrival.
Firefighters did have to make one rescue to evacuate an older woman on oxygen in the home next door. The woman also was unharmed and simply could not get out. Her home was a few feet away from the structure fire.
Firefighters had to tear the ceiling down to extinguish the blaze. Although multiple departments were called, Traver said they were not needed.
The house is now uninhabitable, and the power has been shut off. The family was offered assistance by the Red Cross.
Many of the vehicles left the scene shortly after arriving. As of 2 p.m., Richmond firefighters were still there cleaning up
The Richmond Fire Department requested mutual aid from Lenox, Great Barrington, and Lanesborough. Firefighters from Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, New Lebanon, N.Y., East Chatham, N.Y., and the Red Rock Volunteer Fire Company of East Chatham were also on scene.
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