Press Release  Resident Seriously Injured in Warren House Fire

WARREN — The Warren Fire Department responded to a house fire with one serious injury this afternoon, said Warren Fire Chief Adam Lavoie and State Fire Marshal Jon Davine. 

Firefighters responded to 458 Boston Post Road just after 4:30 pm following reports of a fire in the single-family home. On arrival, they observed heavy fire and an injured adult who had escaped. 

Firefighters immediately began providing medical care while attacking the blaze. A second alarm was quickly struck, bringing mutual aid from Ware, Brimfield, Brookfield, and West Brookfield. The Palmer Fire Department provided station coverage. 

Given the serious nature of the man’s injuries, he was transported by Life Flight to Rhode Island Hospital. 

Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 25 minutes and remained on scene for about four hours extinguishing hot spots and supporting fire investigators. 

The origin and cause of the fire are being investigated by the Warren Fire Department, Warren Police Department, State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office, and State Police assigned to the Worcester District Attorney’s office. Preliminarily, it does not appear suspicious. 

The Department of Fire Services, Central Mass Sparks, and Fire District 7 Canteen provided food, beverages, and rehab services to support firefighter health and safety at the scene. 

Chief Lavoie expressed his thanks to the Central Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communications Center for coordinating the rapid multi-agency response. 

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