Beverly Crews Battle Attic Fire In Extreme Heat

BEVERLY, MA — Beverly fire crews spent part of Tuesday afternoon battling an attic fire in the searing heat.

Beverly fire said the main body of the fire was quickly knocked down by the Engine 6 crew. Engine 1, Engine 3 and Truck 3 ventilated the building, stretched backup lines and overhauled.

Danvers Engine 3 was also called to the scene for assistance.

The home is a 2.5-story wood structure.

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.