North Adams Firefighters Battle Mass Ave Blaze
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| Mass Ave is closed from Protection Ave. |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Firefighters are currently trying to contain a structure fire at 1493 Mass Ave.
Occupants are reportedly out of the building. The entire building appears to be a loss.
Firefighters responded to a structure fire around 10:30 Wednesday morning.
As of noon, the structure's roof has collapsed. Two hours into the engagement, the flames continue to reignite.
Neighbors reported that they can smell the smoke in their homes.
The fire reportedly started in the back of the home that is across the street from Ashton Ave. Black smoke could be seen billowing out of the home's windows.
Firefighters attempted to cut through the roof to meet the fire but had to abort this effort.
A set of wood stairs on the house next door caught on fire, but firefighters were able to douse them.
An All Call has been put out. Williamstown Fire Department have responded with their tanker. The Clarksburg Fire Department also responded. A Pownal Tanker is the most recent vehicle to arrive.
Mayor Jennifer Macksey is on scene handing water and sports drinks to the hot and tired firefighters. EMS set up a misting station.
Mass Ave is closed from Protection Ave.
This story is developing.
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