Clinton Firefighters Responded to Second-Alarm Structure Fire

Clinton, MA — September 20 — Clinton Fire Department responded around 5:23 a.m.to a reported structure fire at 260 Church Street.Engine 6 and Ladder 1 arrived to find heavy smoke and substantial fire on the second floor of the home.

Acting Captain Scott Semenchuk requested a working fire assignment, bringing in additional off-duty Clinton firefighters to the scene and calling for help from nearby departments. The first crew started fighting the fire and conducted a primary search of the residence.

During the response, firefighters rescued an occupant from a porch roof while working to control the fire and check the building for more people. A second alarm was later called, bringing more firefighters and equipment to the scene. Additional resources also provided station coverage to help keep emergency response capabilities in Clinton while crews were working at the fire.

All occupants were found and checked by Bolton paramedics. No transports were needed, according to the department’s report.

Clinton Fire Department, located at 555 Main Street, provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and responses to other emergencies in Clinton and nearby areas. Mutual aid agreements allow departments to share resources when incidents need more personnel or equipment.

The department thanked its mutual aid partners for helping at the scene and providing station coverage. The Mid-State District 8 Fire Investigation Unit also helped with the incident.