THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 14, 2026 Page 5 Investigators Seeking Early Photos, Video of Wakefi eld Fire Public’s Assistance Could Help identify Area of Origin W AKEFIELD—Wakefield Fire Chief Thomas Purcell and State Fire Marshal Jon Davine are asking for the public’s help as they investigate last week’s six-alarm fire on Foundry Street. Specifically, Wakefield and State Police fi re investigators are interested in photos and video shot during the fi re’s earliest stages. Based on their efforts so far, they believe the fi re began inside the building, but the catastrophic damage has posed major challenges in identifying exactly where. “We know this fi re brought a large number of people to the area as it grew in size,” said Chief Purcell. “What we’re looking for now are photo, video, and observations from people who were present when the fi re was fi rst noticed.” Anyone with photo, video, or other information regarding the fi re’s early stages is asked to contact Deputy Chief John Walsh of the Wakefi eld Fire Department at 978-382-5552 or the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit at 978567-3310. “We are not investigating this as a suspicious fi re at this time,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “Our main interest right now is identifying the area of origin, which will help Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law determine the exact cause.” The Wakefi eld Fire Department responded to 102 Foundry Street just after 3:00 pm on August 7. They found heavy smoke and fl ames on arrival at the single-story brick structure and immediately undertook efforts to contain the blaze and protect adjacent properties. The building, a disused warehouse with a heavy fi re load and extreme clutter inside, sustained catastrophic damage in the fi re, which went to six alarms and drew mutual aid from across the region. Firefi ghters had the blaze under control by about 6:00 pm and remained on scene for hot spots and overhaul until early the next morning. Heavy equipment was used to level the structure due to its instability. Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 MORE SUPP MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORR PP OLUTIONS. RR. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a t to get things done. We make it easy for Because here, easy means more. r o ge EverettBank.com
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