Firefighter taken to hospital while extinguishing two-alarm fire in Wayland; couple displaced

WAYLAND — A firefighter was injured Tuesday while extinguishing a two-alarm fire at a Leary Street home that displaced its residents.

The firefighter was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital He added that the injuries were not life-threatening Fire Chief Neil McPherson.

A resident of 31 Leary Street called 911 at 12:25 p.m. after seeing smoke coming from an outlet in the kitchen. The fire department received a second 911 call from a nearby person Wayland Middle Schoolreporting smoke coming from the house.

After firefighters arrived at the scene, it was determined that it was an active fire, which was extended by two alarms. Wayland was assisted on site by: Framingham, Natick, Sudbury AND Weston. The Lincoln AND Wellesley departments ensured the station’s coverage.

Firefighters from several municipalities extinguished a two-alarm fire at 31 Leary St. in Wayland on Oct. 30, 2024. According to Chief Neil McPherson, one firefighter was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Firefighters from several municipalities extinguished a two-alarm fire at 31 Leary St. in Wayland on Oct. 30, 2024. One firefighter was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Chief Neil McPherson. — Firefighters from several municipalities extinguished a two-alarm fire at 31 Leary St. in Wayland on Oct. 30, 2024. According to Chief Neil McPherson, one firefighter was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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“This fire was a challenge because it started in a pipe that ran from the basement to the attic,” McPherson said. “It made access a little more difficult.”

The fire brigade chief estimates that the house suffered damages of PLN 200,000. dollars

The chief said the entire house suffered significant smoke and water damage. He estimated that the house sustained about $150,000 in damage and another $50,000 in damage to the contents of the house.

There was one resident in the house at the time of the fire. A husband and wife live in the house but have been relocated because it is uninhabitable, McPherson said.

“It can be saved,” he added.

According to city property recordsThe 71-year-old home is owned by Leo and Viola Maillet and was most recently assessed at $766,200.

Firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire at 31 Leary St. on Wednesday. in Wayland on Oct. 30, 2024. Chief Neil McPherson said the home sustained approximately $150,000 in damage and approximately $50,000 in contents.

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McPherson said the fire does not appear suspicious, but an investigation is ongoing.

“It is believed this was due to work being done at home,” he said. – We suspect it has something to do with the plumbing work.

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This article originally appeared on the MetroWest Daily News: Firefighter taken to hospital for two-alarm fire in Wayland; couple displaced