Somerville Fire Department responds to home engulfed in flames

“Somerville Fire Alarm after receiving multiple calls for a reported house fire struck Box 715 for 1241 Broadway last night.

Teele Square companies encountered heavy fire showing and requested a 2nd Alarm to be transmitted. Mutual aid from Arlington, Cambridge, Medford and Boston responded. The fire has since been knocked down and Command is releasing mutual aid companies.” -Somerville Fire Department.

Photo by Sean Horgan.

Right now: Firefighters working to put out fire on Broadway near Farragut Ave. in Somerville. Broadway closed. Waiting on more info from officials #wcvb pic.twitter.com/4KngGtsNAn

— Nathalie Pozo (@NathalieWCVB) July 4, 2022

“I want to give a big shoutout to the firefighters & all first responders who risked their lives today in this Somerville house fire on Broadway (near Arlington). I watched from the comfort of a friend’s porch. Yikes. You’re all amazing! There are no holidays when it comes to emergencies. ?

• Somerville Fire Department
• Somerville Police Department
• Somerville Emergency Rescue
• Some towns providing assistance:
• Arlington Fire Department
• Cambridge MA Fire Department
• Medford Fire Department
• @medfordfirefightersoflocal1032
• Revere Fire Department
• Everett Fire Department
• Boston Fire Department

and any services or individuals I’ve missed. ?” -Jackie Neely.

Jackie Neely photo.

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