40 Displaced In Framingham Apartment Fire

FRAMINGHAM, MA — At least 40 people were displaced from a Worcester Road apartment complex after a fire late Saturday night, city officials said.

Fire officials were able to extinguish a three-alarm fire at the complex at 1630 Worcester Road, but not before as many as 40 people were displaced and five others were injured.

There was significant damage to one unit on the fourth floor, said Framingham Fire Chief Michael Dutcher. Though some residents were able to return to their homes on Sunday, city officials said emergency shelter was needed for residents whose units were uninhabitable.

"Most of the individuals displaced can return to their apartments today," officials said Sunday.

"Unfortunately, 4th West residents at 1630 Worcester Road are still impacted. The management company of the apartment complex and the American Red Cross are assisting."

Five people were injured during the fire, including four firefighters and one pregnant woman, officials said.

As of Sunday, three firefighters had been released from the hospital.