The Ipswich Fire and Police Department, alongside mutual aid from other companies, battled a garage fire on Friday, January 10.

Crews were dispatched around 2:15 pm. to multiple 9-1-1 reports of a fire.

Police were on the scene first, confirming the fire and ensuring nobody was in the home.

Firefighters then arrived on the scene to find a large, heavy fire coming from the attached garage to the two-story home. A small brush fire was also brewing beside the home, threatening another home.

A hose line was deployed, letting firefighters from both Ipswich and Rowley to enter the garage and battle the flames.

Firefighters from Hamilton and Rowley provided mutual aid at the scene. Firefighters from Wenham and Essex covered Ipswich Fire stations, and they responded to two medical calls while the fire was ongoing. The Rehab 5 truck also responded to the scene to help firefighters rehabilitate while fighting the fire. The Ipswich Electric Light Department and Ipswich Department of Public Works also assisted at the scene.

The fire was knocked down at 2:50 p.m.

“This fire was rapidly extending due to a wind-driven condition,” Chief Paul Parisi said. “Having four members on duty was key to being able to execute multiple tasks at once, including the deployment of two handlines, and making entry into the building. Without these resources, the aggressive fire attack would have been delayed.”

No injuries were reported.

Chief Parisi estimates that there is over $50,000 in damage .

The fire remains under investigation.