Framingham Firefighter Taken To Hospital After Serious Fire

FRAMINGHAM, MA — A Framingham firefighter was injured while battling the city's second serious fire in as many days.

Department officials responded to a reported structure fire at 203 Bishop Dr. at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, officials said.

While enroute, Framingham Police reported heavy smoke in the area. Upon arrival, a working fire was declared, prompting additional resources to the scene.

Framingham Police also began knocking on doors to notify and evacuate nearby residents.

Engine 5 arrived first and pulled an attack line, making an aggressive interior push to extinguish the fire, said Framingham Fire Chief Michael Dutcher.

Rescue 1 conducted a primary search, Ladder 3 performed vertical ventilation, and Engine 3 established a water supply from a hydrant and advanced a backup line into the structure, said the Fire Chief.

The fire was quickly contained and extinguished by Group 4 crews.

The affected condo unit was under renovation at the time. The cause of the fire was determined to be spontaneous combustion of oily rags and has been ruled accidental, Dutcher said.

One resident in an adjoining unit was displaced.

One firefighter was transported to MetroWest Medical Center for heat exhaustion. He has since been treated and released, said the Fire Chief.

“This was a great, quick stop by Group 4,” said Chief Dutcher. “Their coordinated response prevented further damage and ensured resident safety.”

The incident remains under review by the department’s Fire Investigation Unit.

Estimated damage was $70,000, said the Fire Chief.