Reportedly, it appears as though everyone escaped alive, including pets.

GLOUCESTER — One person is in hospital as firefighters from several communities continue to battle a two-alarm fire on Woodward Avenue.

The call for help came Saturday, July 26, around 2:20 p.m. for a house fire on Woodward Avenue near Essex Avenue, according to a statement from Gloucester fire Chief Eric Smith.

Upon arrival at the two-story home, firefighters found heavy fire and smoke showing from the building, Smith said. The smoke could be seen from several communities around Ipswich Bay.

In a statement Saturday afternoon, Smith asked community members to avoid the area as firefighters continue to battle the blaze.

Beauport Ambulance transported one person from the scene to Addison Gilbert Hospital.

Smith said, “Gloucester firefighters continue to battle the blaze from the outside, taking a defensive approach, with the fire now under control.”