Peabody Fire Leaves 2 Injured, School Delayed Early Wednesday

PEABODY, MA — Two Ellsworth Road residents were injured and school was delayed for two hours at Center School as an overnight fire destroyed a multi-family home early Wednesday morning.

Multiple reports said a husband and wife were hospitalized from their injuries after a fire burned for hours at the home. Peabody police were hampered in their efforts by a bad hydrant that caused them to stretch hoses down the street.

Officials said the man was found outside the house unconscious and suffering from "severe burns." He was flown to a hospital.

Officials said the fire got into the walls and spread quickly.

Because of the ice buildup and residual apparatus traffic in the area from firefighting efforts, the Center School was delayed for two hours.

All other Peabody Public Schools began on time.