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Rockland Rehab Fire: All Safe Despite Devastating Blaze
1 Dec
Summary
- A fire at Webster Park Rehab and Healthcare displaced 102 residents.
- First responders and staff safely evacuated all seniors without injuries.
- The incident prompts gratitude despite smoke and water damage.
A significant fire erupted at Webster Park Rehab and Healthcare in Rockland, Massachusetts, on Saturday afternoon, leading to the evacuation of all 102 residents. Fortunately, emergency services and facility staff collaborated effectively to ensure every senior was safely removed from the premises, with no injuries reported. This successful outcome was a stark contrast to a recent tragedy at another assisted living facility.
While the fire, which may have originated on the third-floor nursing station, caused substantial smoke and water damage, the quick response and containment by sprinklers are credited with preventing a worse scenario. The displacement means residents will need to find temporary accommodations, but the focus remains on the safety of those who were evacuated.
The incident, still under investigation for its cause, has spurred a wave of gratitude from family members and staff towards the first responders. As the community reflects on the close call, there is profound thankfulness that everyone made it out safely, especially given the vulnerabilities of many residents.
