Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Five-Alarm Lynn Fire Was Accidental, Investigators Find Fire Began with Malfunction Involving Gas Stove or Piping L YNN—The fi ve-alarm house fi re that extended to a nearby church started accidentally and was most likely caused by a malfunction of a residential gas stove or its piping, said Lynn Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan and State Fire Marshal Jon Davine. “Our hearts remain with the families that lost their home and all our community members who lost their church,” said Chief Sullivan. “More than a dozen people have been displaced, and many more lost a house of worship that represents a home away from home. We are deeply grateful that our residents are safe and that the fi re was contained before it could spread further in this densely built neighborhood.” The fi re at 60 Estes St. was fi rst reported just after 8:20 on Friday night. The fi rst responding fi refi ghters reported smoke showing on arrival and heavy fi re inside. Despite the danger, they undertook an initial search to ensure that all occupants were out of the building. The fi re spread quickly through the three-story, multi-family home and to the rear of the Iglesia Evangelica Congregacional Church, which stood about 10 feet away from the original fi re building. Firefighters battled against the growing fi re, winds of 20 miles per hour, and large embers blowing toward nearby residential structures. They evacuated several Broad Street homes as a precaution to limit potential injuries but were able to contain the fi re with support from numerous regional fire departments. Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. Free Pickup & Towing. Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 www.veterancardonations.org/dnt122 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011. The origin and cause of the fi re were investigated by the Lynn Fire Department and State Police fi re investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office with assistance from ATF special agents. They found no evidence that the fi re was intentionally set. They determined that the fire began in the kitchen of a secondfl oor apartment at 60 Estes St, and specifi cally in the area of its gas stove. Based on witness interviews and their observations at the scene, they found that a mechanical malfunction was the most likely cause, though the exact nature of the malfunction could not be determined. The fire departments of Swampscott, Melrose, Saugus, Revere, Salem, Marblehead, Peabody, Lynnfield, Chelsea, and Boston responded to provide mutual aid. The Salvation Army and Atlantic EMS provided fi refi ghter rehab at the scene. The MBTA provided a bus for temporary shelter and the Red Cross of Massachusetts is assisting 18 displaced residents. One occupant was transported for evaluation and is expected to recover. A Cataldo Ambulance employee was also transported after an injury at the scene, and several fi refi ghters experienced slip-andfall injuries that did not require medical attention. RevereTV Spotlight T he Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center hosted a Valentine’s Day party at St. Anthony’s last week. RevereTV was there to capture all the fun and hear from those in attendance. The event included lunch and live entertainment. Watch coverage of this event or experience it once again every weekday at noon on the Community Channel over the next few weeks. There are still recent cooking programs now replaying on the Community Channel for your enjoyment. Follow along with the Keefes to make fun appetizers in theme with a Super Bowl Party. Watch Victoria Fabbo and her guest chef make Puerto Rican pastelillos on “Fabulous Foods.” If you’re interested in preparing a full meal, check out “What’s Cooking, Revere?” and see Carmen and Dell create a delicious Brazilian chicken dish. These three episodes are replaying on TV but are also posted to YouTube to follow along at your own pace. Be on the lookout for some new programs coming to RevereTV by March. There will be two new episodes of “What’s Cooking, Revere?” featuring cuisine from Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Victoria Fabbo will be back in the kitchen studio before the end of February for another episode of “Fabulous Foods.” Aside from cooking, Judie vanKooiman submits episodes of her show, “Life Issues,” every month. This week, “In the Loop” is all about becoming part of the farmer’s market this summer. The Revere Beach Farmer’s Market is now accepting applications for the 2025 season! The market will take place on Fridays from July 11 until September 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Waterfront Square at Revere Beach. Vendors of all kinds, including fresh produce, baked goods, crafters and artisans, are invited to apply by the deadline on Friday, February 21, at 5 p.m. Applications after this date will be added to the waitlist. The market off ers a great opportunity to showcase products, connect with the community and support local businesses. This application information has been recorded in four languages and is posted to all RTV outlets, including Instagram. RTV GOV is still stacked with replays of the latest government meetings. This is also the channel where meetings play live as they happen. The current rotation of replays includes the Commission on Disabilities, Aff ordable Housing Board of Trustees, License Commission, Conservation Commission, Legislative Aff airs, Zoning Board of Appeals, Revere City Council and Planning Board. Watch RTV GOV on your television if you have cable on channel 9 for Comcast and channels 13 and 613 for RCN. Anyone can watch these meetings live as they stream live on YouTube. Follow @RevereTV on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to stay connected.
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