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Two alarms were ordered for the fire in a multiple residence on Copley St

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Shortly before 11 o'clock this morning, September 22nd, 2-alarms were ordered for the fire in a multiple residence on Copley Street. Responding firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the fire in the large 2 1/2 story, wood-frame residence. No injuries were reported. 

Approximately 45 firefighters from 6 engine companies, 4 ladder companies, the Rescue, and 2 squads worked at the fire. Group 1 was on duty.

Thank you to Cambridge Police for assisting with traffic control and pedestrian safety at the scene. Thank you to PRO EMS for the emergency medical standby and thanks to Cambridge Emergency Communications staff for coordinating the communications at the fire.

As always thank you to the members of Boston Sparks Unit A-10 for providing rehab services to our public safety members.

Thank you also to our mutual aid partners for providing coverage in Cambridge and responding to unrelated emergency calls during the fire.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Second alarm Box 2-8 31 Copley St.

Second alarm Box 2-8 31 Copley St.

 

Page was posted on 9/22/2022 2:48 PM
Page was last modified on 7/25/2023 12:22 AM
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