Earlier report on Fire Critic.com here
Officials have identified James Rice as the firefighter who died at a fire today in Peabody, Mass.
The fire went to 3 alarms at 5 Hancock Street in Peabody. Firefighters from Danvers, Salem and Lynnfield also responded to the fire to assist. The initial call came in around 1:30pm.
Firefighter James Rice leaves behind a wife and 3 children. Reports are varied on his age between 38 – 46 years old. He was an 11 year veteran of the Peabody Fire Department.
Many were circulating the news very early on twitter. They used the nickname “Jim” when referring to James. I am not sure that he went by Jim or not.
More updates on Fire Critic Facebook Page
News Links:
- Two-alarm fire in Peabody
- Massive blaze at home on Hancock Street in Peabody
- Peabody firefighter injured battling three-alarm blaze
- UPDATE: Hancock Street Fire is Out; 13 Left Homeless
- UPDATE: Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Blaze; One Firefighter Taken to Hospital
- Statter911.com has some additional photo links and information
They really should have edited out the interview…..
That B@@@ is all about ME… Thoughts to all that know the man.
RIP Brother.