Lowell Fire Leaves 2 Firefighters Hurt, 38 Displaced: Report

LOWELL, MA — Two firefighters were reportedly hurt and 38 residents were displaced after a four-alarm fire swept through a mixed-use building in Lowell on Sunday morning. The blaze broke out around 9 a.m. near High and East Merrimack streets, media outlets reported.

Firefighters managed to extinguish the flames after more than an hour. Photos taken from the scene showed flames and thick, dark smoke shooting through the roof of the large green building, which sits on the corner of the intersection. At least three firetrucks were at the scene and firefighters could be standing outside the window of one of the rooms.

Fire Chief Jeff Winward told WBZ the building was confusing and battling the blaze proved difficult. Two firefighters were hurt, multiple media outlets reported.

The Sun reported that none of the residents were injured and the Red Cross is giving out hotel vouchers to those with no place to go.

The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

Happening now! We have CFPA member Ted Pendergast @firstduephotos on the scene of a third alarm fire on High St. in Lowell, MA. @IAFFLocal853 pic.twitter.com/DGwVU12Z42
— CT Fire Photo (@ctfirephoto) February 24, 2019

Lowell MA, 3rd alarm fire 69 High Street. @firstduephotos pic.twitter.com/RnGvFOOmh7
— DAMIAN DRELLA (@ENG1SFD) February 24, 2019

3 alarm active fire at E. Merrimack and High St. seek alternate routes please no reported injuries.
— Lowell PD (@LowellPD) February 24, 2019

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