Overview
- Heavy fire broke out just after 1 p.m. Sunday at 19 Hale Park Ave., engulfing the home, an attached carport, and a car.
- Firefighters declared the blaze under control by 2:40 p.m. after extensive interior work to expose smoldering hotspots.
- Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Smith described the incident as an extremely hard fire because much of it was concealed.
- No people were injured, according to the Beverly Fire Department.
- Four adults were displaced and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross, and the family dog was later euthanized due to severe injuries.