Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Malden Triple-Decker Home

MALDEN, MA — One firefighter was taken to the hospital after a four-alarm fire spread to multiple homes on Porter Street Friday afternoon.

Crews responded to the fire at a triple-decker at 85 Porter St. shortly before 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. Heavy smoke could be seen coming from the residence as firefighters worked at the scene. The flames spread to two adjacent triple-deckers, forcing approximately 20 people to flee their homes.

The firefighter suffered what was described as a minor hand injury. All residents were accounted for, and no other injuries were reported.

According to the Malden Fire Department, crews from Cambridge, Medford, Lynn, Stoneham, Melrose, Boston, Saugus, Chelsea, Revere, Somerville and Everett provided mutual aid at the scene. Winchester, Chelsea, Wakefield and Woburn firefighters provided station coverage for the city during the incident.

Malden police and Cataldo Ambulance also assisted with the response. Residents were asked to avoid the area while firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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