Glendale Avenue home in Athol engulfed in fire

ATHOL – A house on Glendale Avenue was heavily damaged in a fire Friday evening.

According to Athol Fire Department Photographer Bryan Favreau, the fire was reported at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14.

Athol Fire responded to find a fully involved structure fire and immediately called for a first alarm, which brought in mutual aid from the Orange, Phillipston and Westminster departments. The Royalston and Rutland fire departments provided station coverage.

According to information shared on social media by the Athol Fire Department, the 1 ½ story home was fully engulfed in flames and crews on scene began an exterior attack. The bulk of the fire was knocked down quickly and crews focused on hot spots within the home. One party was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The cause of the fire is not known at this time and remains under investigation.

Max Bowen can be reached at 413-930-4074 or at mbowen@atholdailynews.com.