Freetown battles early morning two-alarm fire on Braley Road

FREETOWN — A two-alarm fire in the overnight hours at a commercial building on Braley Road resulted in the total loss of the structure, according to a social media by the Freetown Fire Department

At approximately 2:35 a.m. Monday, the Freetown Police Department was dispatched to the area of 139 Braley Road in East Freetown for a report of fireworks going off. While investigating the source of the complaint, police discovered a building on fire at the rear of 121 Braley Road. At 2:46 a.m., police requested the Fire Department to be dispatched.

Upon arrival, according to the social media post, firefighters found a 100 x 100 commercial building fully involved in fire. A second alarm assigned was quickly transmitted bringing additional resources to the scene. The fire ultimately required a full second alarm assignment plus one additional engine company. The fire was placed under control at 5:05 a.m. and all apparatus were clear of the scene by 8:24 a.m., the post noted.

One firefighter was treated at the scene for a minor ankle injury. Apparatus assigned were Car 1, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Ladder 2, and Rescue 2. Mutual aid resources included units from the Berkley, Lakeville, and Rochester fire departments as well as Dartmouth Fire District 3. The Fall River Fire Department provided station coverage during the incident. The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and Providence Canteen provided canteen and rehab services to firefighters.

At the time of the fire, several small rental workshops were located in the building. The Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office along with Freetown Police and Fire Department investigators are investigating the cause of the blaze. The building and contents are considered a total loss, the posted noted.