At approximately 8:23 p.m. Friday, March 14, first responders received a call about a fire at Market Basket, 101 Gloucester Crossing Road. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered two separate fires: one in the stockroom, another inside the cardboard compactor. The fires were knocked down by 9 p.m.

The store is now open after passing multiple Health Department and Building Department inspections. It was thoroughly cleaned and disinfected overnight, and any impacted food and packaging has been discarded.

“I am grateful to our capable Fire Department and mutual aid partners for their efficient work last night to bring down this fire. Ensuring our residents have access to safe and quality food remains a top priority, especially given the recent news in our community. I am relieved that the store has quickly met the Health Department’s requirements and is back open,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “I have full confidence in our public safety officials, and I’m grateful that no one was hurt during the incident.”

An investigation into the fire continues, with assistance provided by Gloucester Police and the Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit attached to the State Fire Marshal’s Office

There are so many favorite places to go for a meal that it’s not uncommon for us to find ourselves saying “Let’s go to (favorite place), we haven’t been there in a long time”. Destinos is a great example. We stopped by for lunch. You can’t really beat the dine-in option of having the daily soup/salad available as part of your meal. I like the Buffalo chicken dinner and Jim ordered a tuna sub. I brought some of the tenders home with me for another meal. They are efficient and prompt with their service which the many customers seem to appreciate. I’m glad we went back…..now on to the next “I forgot about that place!”

Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department is battling a two-alarm fire at a local supermarket.

At approximately 8:23 p.m. Friday, March 14, fire crews received a call about a fire at Market Basket, 101 Gloucester Crossing Road.

As of 9 p.m. Friday, the fire has been knocked down, but the Gloucester Fire Department and its mutual aid partners request that people avoid the area as operations continue.

The Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit attached to the State Fire Marshal’s Office will be involved in the investigation.

No further details are available at present.

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