07/08/2018 - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS (PLYMOUTH COUNTY) - Around 1200 hours on the afternoon of Sunday, July 8, 2018 the Brockton Fire Department struck Box-2313 for a reported large outside fire against a building at 89 Grafton Street. Both Engine-5 and Car-56 reported heavy smoke in the distance, prior to their arrival. Companies arrived and reported smoke showing from a 2.5 story wood framed dwelling, and a working fire was requested. Fire alarm dispatched a Medic unit due to a report of a person having difficulty breathing. Once the heavy fire conditions on the exterior of the house were knocked down, companies went in and began opening up and knocking down the fire inside the apartment building. Most of the damage was reported to be on the third floor. Crews on-scene not only battled the flames, but high temperatures. Brewster Ambulance and the Providence Canteen unit provided rehab on the scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Brewster Ambulance transported two people from the scene with minor medical problems. All of the occupants escaped the fire safely.
