A three-alarm fire was reported at 3 Main St. in Norfolk at 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24. The fire remains under investigation. (Photo Courtesy Norfolk Police Department)
NORFOLK – Police Chief Timothy Heinz and Fire Chief Erron Kinney report that a three-alarm house fire at 3 Main St. in Norfolk is currently under investigation.
On Tuesday, June 24, at approximately 9:40 a.m., Norfolk Fire and Police responded to a structure fire at 3 Main St. called in by a passerby.
Firefighters found heavy smoke and fire coming from the roof. Crews located heavy fire along the back of the house.
Due to the heavy fire and heat conditions, a second and third alarm were struck, bringing additional assistance to the scene.
Two firefighters have been transported to the hospital due to heat exhaustion.
Crews are currently conducting preliminary searches. There are no injuries at this time.
The State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office are investigating.
As a result of the fire and an ongoing investigation, a section of Main Street from Clark Street to the Walpole town line was closed down for traffic.
About a dozen area fire departments are providing mutual aid on scene, along with station coverage. Providence Canteen and Department of Fire Services Special Operations Unit are also on scene.
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The Norfolk Fire and Police departments responded to a structure fire at 3 Main St. called in by a passerby. Due to the heavy fire and heat conditions, a second and third alarm were struck, bringing additional assistance to the scene. (Photo Courtesy Norfolk Police Department)
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