Overview

• The blaze erupted around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at a multi-family residence on 661 Washington Avenue, where heavy smoke and flames quickly engulfed the home.
• Firefighters rescued a retired Revere police officer from the second floor, administering treatment at the scene before transporting him to a local hospital.
• Several fire crew members suffered minor injuries, and a woman and child were treated for smoke inhalation by emergency responders.
• Damage footage showed nearly half of the structure charred, and Acting Chief James Cullen said the fire appeared to originate at the rear of the house.
• The officer’s condition remained unclear late Tuesday night as authorities continued to investigate the blaze’s cause.