Crime & Safety
8 People, Dog Escaped Revere House Fire; Firefighter Injured: Reports
A firefighter was injured while battling a Revere house fire that displaced eight people and a dog, reports said.
REVERE, MA — Eight people and a dog escaped a Revere house fire on Saturday afternoon, and one firefighter was injured while battling the blaze, according to multiple reports.
Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire on Harrington Street around 4 p.m. and found flames coming from the rear of the home, 7NEWS said.
The residents inside the home were able to call 911 and evacuate before firefighters arrived, according to WCVB.
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One firefighter suffered a cut to their hand while responding to the blaze, reports said.
A family living in the home told WHDH that they were unsure whether the house was a total loss after the fire.
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All eight residents were displaced Saturday following the blaze.
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