Grill Tips Over, Causes House Fire in Waltham

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO
WALTHAM, MA - At 2:40 P.M. on June 12th, Waltham Police received a call for an outdoor grill tipping over and causing a fire at 59 Marivista Avenue. Waltham Engine 2, 7, Rescue 1, and Tower 1 responded. Engine 7 signed off with fire showing. RIT was Engine 8 and Medic 1. Captain Kevin Ciccone requested a working fire and then a 2nd alarm, bringing Engine 4, Squad 5, Engine 3, Ladder 2 and Medic 3. Heavy fire was engulfing the rear and side of the house. At one point Deputy Brock Rowland requested all members out of the building. Firefighters were on the scene for over 3 hours. There were no injuries.