Working Fire Box 45-21


6/4/2026

On the evening of June 2, 2026, a "working fire" was ordered for 803 Cambridge Street, a 3-story, brick & wood, mixed occupancy building. Arriving with smoke showing, companies quickly established water supplies, advanced attack lines, initiated searches for any occupants, & opened up. All searches for residents were negative. Everyone had safely evacuated.
Sprinklers initially operated to contain the fire in contents until arrival of the fire department. Final extinguishment, overhauling and ventilation was quickly completed.
The cause was under investigation.

Engines 5, 3, 1, 2, & Somerville 3; Ladders 2, 1, & 3; Squads 3, 2, & 4 Rescue 1; H2; C7; Somerville C3; and Divisions 1 & 2 are operated at the fire.
Initial time: 1927 hours (727 pm)
Duty: Group 1
IC: DC Wood
Cambridge Police Department officers assisted on scene for traffic & pedestrian safety in the area.
Pro EMS is stood by for any potential medical issues.
Inspectional Services & Eversource also responded.

MBTA diverted bus traffic in the area.

No injuries were reported at the time of the fire.
 
- photos courtesy of Boston 492 fire photos

Ladders 2 & 1 aerials to the roof at 803 Cambridge St, a working fire
Ladders 2 and 1 deployed aerial ladders to the roof

 

Engine s 5 and 1 with hose deployed to the working fire at 803 Cambridge st
Engines 5 and 1 are shown with hose deployed for the fire

 

Firefighters of Engine 3 stretch an attackline at the working fire, 803 Cambridge St
Firefighters of Engine 3 start to make up their attack line