Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze At North Attleboro Apartment Building: Reports

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA — Firefighters battled a massive blaze at a North Attleboro apartment building, according to media reports.

"A fast-moving fire at a multi-family apartment complex at 30 Juniper Road has escalated to a 5th Alarm, prompting a large-scale defensive operation by firefighters from multiple communities in Bristol County," Times Now reported. "The fire was first reported in a 2.5-story garden-style apartment building. Within a short time, heavy fire was visible on the top floors and breaking through the roof, leading to rapid escalation of the alarm level."

The fire started Monday afternoon, according to WJAR.

"A column of smoke was visible from around the area," the WJAR story said.

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