GLOUCESTER, Mass. — A two alarm fire in Gloucester destroyed a beach house Saturday night.
The Gloucester Fire Department said the fire occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Penny Lane, and the house was fully in flames when firefighters arrived. The department deemed the house a total loss.
NEW THIS MORNING: Firefighters are still working on hot spots at a home along the water in Gloucester. The call first came in at 11:30 last night. We’re live on @boston25 this morning with updates. pic.twitter.com/Zif6oyXCfV
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) April 8, 2018
The house's location made it tough for firefighters dealing with the water supply, with the home sitting at the end of a long, narrow road.
The multi-million dollar house appeared to be under renovation, with a construction vehicle and dumpster on site.
According to the town assessor's website, it's a multi-million dollar home on about 8 acres of land. Firefighters say the home is a total loss. @boston25 https://t.co/oVZzaaXcqP
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) April 8, 2018
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Steve DiFillippo, owner of Davio's, is a co-owner of the home, and said he found out about the fire around 9 a.m. Sunday.
Steve DiFillippo, owner of Davio’s, is also a co-owner of this home in Gloucester that caught fire overnight. He just arrived on scene and says he found about the fire a half hour ago. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/LjsnOCcXT3
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) April 8, 2018
A few firefighters suffered minor injuries from the fire, but no one needed to be transported to the hospital.
Follow Boston 25 for updates as the cause of the fire is investigated.
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