A three alarm fire destroyed the home of former Seekonk Selectman Justin Sullivan on Monday afternoon.
Neighbors reported seeing the flames around 1:15 pm at the house on 29 Emily Way.
Crews first arrived to find heavy fire on the first floor and back of the house.
Seekonk Fire Chief Shaun Whalen noted the area was outside the town’s water district due to the lack of active fire hydrants.
“Continual water supply poses an issue when we fight fires of this magnitude,” Whalen told local media.
Whalen reported “heavy fire conditions of all floors at the rear of the building, including the attic space of the 2.5 story 3900 square foot residential building. Rapidly developing fire conditions were also present on the street side of the home. Ultimately a Third Alarm was requested for fire conditions extended to 41,42 and potentially 54 Emily Way, caused by blowing embers and strong wind conditions.”
Several fire departments responded to fight the blaze, including those from Rehoboth, Attleboro, North Attleboro, Raynham, and East Providence.
Sullivan and his family were travelling outside of the country at the time. Both of the family’s dogs perished in the fire.
According to Redfin, the house is valued at $1.3 million. It was built in 2014.
Whalen said the house was a total loss.
The fire was brought under control in approximately 2.5 hours. The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Photos courtesy of Jeremiah Cooper, 848 Photography.
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