VIDEO: Scenes From 5 Hancock St.

Peabody firefighters and crews from four other neighboring departments at 5 Hancock St. in Downtown Peabody Friday afternoon, just two days before Christmas.

was one of the first units inside the multi-family home, and not long after, fellow officers saw that Rice had become trapped between the first and second floors. He was quickly pulled free and brought outside, but had suffered serious injuries.

Rice was immediately transported to Salem Hospital where it was later confirmed that he had died from his injuries. by the fire.

The fire is still in the early stages of investigation by local and state fire inspectors.

New England Cable News has the majority of Friday night's press conference outside the West Peabody Fire Station online here.