Structure Fire in Kingston Draws Multi-Town Response
Photo by Will CushmanKingston Tower 1 on scene of the 2nd Alarm Structure Fire in Kingston.
Photo by Will CushmanPlympton Engine 2 and Kingston Engine 3 On the scene of the 2nd Alarm Structure Fire
Photo by Will CushmanKingston Engine 3 was set up as the command point.
Photo by Will CushmanDuxbury Ladder truck on the scene of the 2nd alarm fire.
Photo by Will CushmanHalifax Engine 2, Kingston Car 71, Kingston Engine 4 and Pembroke Engine 1 on scene of the 2nd Alarm Structure Fire.
KINGSTON, MA – At approximately 4:13 p.m. on July 18th, the Kingston Fire Department received calls reporting a structure fire. In response, the Deputy Chief requested all call firefighters to report for additional manpower.
The initial response included Kingston Engine 3, Engine 2, Engine 4, Tower 1, Ambulance 2, and the Deputy Chief. Mutual aid was then requested, bringing Plympton Engine 2 and Duxbury Ladder 1 to the scene to assist.
At approximately 4:23 p.m., Kingston Fire requested a working fire assignment, which brought Pembroke to cover Kingston Station 1. A second alarm was later struck, moving Pembroke from station coverage to the fire scene. Additional resources were requested, including an engine from the Town of Halifax, an ambulance from the Town of Plymouth, and another Plymouth engine to cover Kingston Station 1. The Silver Lake Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was also called in for support.
No injuries were reported during the incident, and no transportation was needed. Kingston Fire Department stated, "The home was severely damaged and will not be able to be inhabited."
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