Winthrop Fire Department Responds to, Extinguishes Fire on Shirley Street; 10 Residents Displaced

WINTHROP — Fire Chief Stephen Calandra reports that the Winthrop Fire Department responded to a fire on Shirley Street on Saturday morning that resulted in the displacement of 10 residents.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, at about 11:20 a.m., crews from Winthrop Engine 1, Engine 2 and Ladder 1 responded to reports of a fire in a two-family home at 105 Shirley Street, receiving additional support from a Massport Fire Rescue engine and Revere Fire Department ladder and engine.

First-arriving crews observed heavy fire and smoke coming from a second-floor porch. Firefighters launched an aggressive attack to prevent the fire from spreading. The fire was declared out at 1:05 p.m.

All residents had evacuated, and there were no injuries.

Four rooms were damaged. City Inspectional Services responded and declared the home uninhabitable. The 10 residents have made arrangements for accommodations with family members.

Chief Calandra thanks the Massport Fire Rescue and Revere Fire Department for their support on scene, and the Chelsea and Everett Fire Departments for covering Winthrop stations during the response.

“Winthrop crews and mutual aid partners did a great job bringing this under control quickly given the tight quarters, preventing a much worse outcome.” Chief Calandra said. “Thank you to the Winthrop Police Department, which provided support and traffic control at the scene.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Winthrop Fire Department.

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