One Injured In Two-Alarm Peabody Fire

PEABODY, MA — At least one person was transported to Mass General Hospital after being injured in a fire in a commercial building at 58 Pulaksi Street in Peabody. According to scanner reports, fire crews from Peabody and Salem were searching the building for workers. The fire, which was reported around 10 a.m., had reached two alarms by 11:30 a.m.

"I cannot say enough about their performance on scene. They go about their business with great skill and professionalism," Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said in a Facebook post. "They are courageous and truly inspirational. We are very fortunate to have these fine men and women working day and night to protect us from harm."

Pulaksi Street was shut down as firefighters responded to the fire. The one-story mill building sustained significant damage as firefighters broke through the roof to vent the fire.

Patch staff writer Dave Copeland contributed to this story.