Essex , MA - Fire crews responded to a reported alarm at a multi-unit residential building on John Wise Avenue, where first-arriving units discovered an active kitchen fire in a first-floor apartment.

Firefighters quickly initiated an interior attack, bringing the fire under control before it could extend beyond the unit. Crews conducted overhaul operations to check for hidden fire and ventilated the building to remove smoke.

The swift and coordinated response helped limit damage and maintain safety for occupants. Mutual aid partners assisted on scene, supporting the operation and ensuring adequate coverage.