Fire Breaks Out At Wilmington Glass Company
WILMINGTON (CBS) - A two-alarm fire burned through a building in Wilmington on Wednesday.
The flames broke out at the glass fabrication business on 225 Andover Street just before noon. The building houses Contract Glass Service, Inc.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Bernice Corpuz reports.
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One worker said the fast-moving fire started in a corner of the building, part of which eventually collapsed.
"Oh, it was amazing how fast it spread. In three minutes, the building was engulfed," said Rich Crawford.
Crawford said he didn't hear a fire alarm, and Wilmington Fire Chief Ed Bradbury said the building did not have a sprinkler system.
"If it was a new building, it would've had sprinklers. It does not have them because it was built prior to the requirement," said Chief Bradbury.
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
The cold weather hindered firefighters' efforts, as one apparatus failed, cutting the water supply.
No one was hurt. The fire was contained around 2:30 p.m.
The building is a total loss, according to Chief Bradbury.
