On July 12, at approximately 11:30AM Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center began receiving multiple calls for a building fire in the area of William Shyne Circle. Enroute smoke was noted coming from the area and upon arrival of NC2, heavy fire conditions were found.

Crews found fire extending to the second floor and heavy smoke throughout the building. One civilian was treated for burns and smoke inhalation by Walpole paramedics and transported to Mass General Hospital in Boston. Norwood Firefighters, along with mutual aid companies, operated for over an hour before the fire was knocked down and extensive overhaul operations began. The fire conditions, combined with the high outside temperatures, took a toll on the crews on scene. 

Norwood PD and Fire extended their thanks to their mutual aid partners who assisted; with their help, Norwood Firefighters were able to keep the fire from extending further into the building or to any of the surrounding structures. 

The fire is currently under investigation and no further information is available at this time

(Photos courtesy of Lt. Benedetti NPD)