Building collapses, cars burned out, 3 responders injured in massive Massachusetts fire
A massive 10-alarm fire is raging in Cambridge, Massachusetts, causing the collapse of one building while at least seven others continue to burn. Three responders have also been injured in the incident.
Cambridge Fire Department is battling the inferno with assistance from several other units as flames continue to spread due to high winds.
The State Fire Marshal has confirmed flames have spread to at least seven buildings, mostly three-story homes, and engulfed several cars, reported CBS Boston.
15:05ALM 5: STRUCTURE FIRE, BUILDING at BERKSHIRE ST & VANDINE ST in #CambMA
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) December 3, 2016
Have confirmation that my house is on fire. It is at the center here. They are still pouring water on it; flames visible. #cambridge#fire
— Michael Workman (@MichaelWorkman) December 3, 2016
Massive fire burning in #Cambridge. 10-alarms. 4 buildings involved, 1 collapsed. https://t.co/BUPotnf21Rpic.twitter.com/SrEQvDqQcO
— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) December 3, 2016
#BREAKING Large fire, burning several buildings and cars in #Cambridge at Berksire/York st #wcvbpic.twitter.com/0eD2xgVlWG
— Shaun Chaiyabhat (@ShaunWCVB) December 3, 2016
Update from MA Fire Marshal: Fire in Cambridge has burned 7 buildings so far and several cars. Power shut off to neighborhood. #WBZpic.twitter.com/sYQIC6eJqp
— Brad Tatum (@BradTatum) December 3, 2016
Two police officers and one firefighter have been injured in the incident. The extent of their injuries is not yet known, however.
Officer injured overcome by smoke #Cambridge#fire#7newspic.twitter.com/peSZB6R3bM
— Kelli O'Hara (@Kelli_OHara) December 3, 2016
Fire Marshal says 2 police officers and one firefighter have been injured at Cambridge fire. Haven't said how badly. #WBZpic.twitter.com/NfDXkSV69g
— Brad Tatum (@BradTatum) December 3, 2016
MASSIVE fire in #Cambridgepic.twitter.com/Ld1q1DXisx
— Jacob Young (@jryio) December 3, 2016
Smoke continues to blanket neighborhood from fire across the street from my house. pic.twitter.com/yzha4NR6kp
— Michael Workman (@MichaelWorkman) December 3, 2016
— Kelli O'Hara (@Kelli_OHara) December 3, 2016
The fire was reported just before 3 p.m. on Berkshire Street and has now reached a 10-alarm level.
This is what a 10-alarm fire looks like. No word on injuries or cause in #Cambridgehttps://t.co/9gscBLgjFE@BostonGlobe pic by @jfp128pic.twitter.com/mpkZUWiepO
— David Beard (@dabeard) December 3, 2016
It’s believed the fire started in the building that collapsed, which was under construction, according to WCVB.
The fire appears to be spreading easily as the buildings in the neighborhood are very close together and strong winds are making conditions difficult for firefighters battling the inferno. Smoke from the fire can be seen billowing from miles away.
Very strong winds are creating more smoke and fire. pic.twitter.com/eIAm5rMotn
— Jacob Young (@jryio) December 3, 2016
Power in the area has been shut down due to fears it could reach overhead wires and is expected to be out for most of the night. Dozens of people have been evacuated and alternative shelter has been made available.
A shelter for people impacted by #CambMA fire is open at War Memorial Recreation Center, 1640 Cambridge St. @RedCross reps available
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) December 3, 2016
