Andover Fire Rescue Puts Out Morton Street House Fire

ANDOVER, MA — Andover Fire Rescue put out a house fire on Morton Street, Monday morning, Chief Michael Mansfield reported.

The department was sent to 44 Morton Street at 9:07 a.m., and found fire in the house's den at the rear of the house. Firefighters got the fire under control by 9:50 a.m., using a single hose line.

No one was injured, which Mansfield attributed in part to the home's working smoke detectors. The lone occupant safely evacuated.

Firefighters estimated the cost of the damage at $100,000.

“Today’s fire is a great example of the difference smoke alarms make in protecting lives and property,” Mansfield said. “This early detection greatly reduced the damage the home could have otherwise sustained.”

Lawrence, Tewksbury and Wilmington Fire Departments provided mutual aid during the fire. The cause is under investigation.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.