GLOUCESTER , MASS. (WHDH) - A fire that broke out at the Market Basket in Gloucester on Friday night is being investigated as suspicious because the flames were tracked to two different locations inside, officials said.
Crews responding to a reported blaze at the Gloucester Crossing Road supermarket around 8:30 p.m. found a fire in the rear of the building that was quickly growing. They quickly identified two fires, one in the stockroom and another inside the cardboard compactor. Both were under control by 9 p.m.
The store has reopened 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 Gloucester 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 were no reported injuries.
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