Crime & Safety
29 People Displaced After Fire In Worcester Triple-Decker
The fire broke out late Sunday night along Cargill Avenue in the Vernon Hill area.
WORCESTER, MA — A three-alarm fire in Worcester Sunday night badly damaged a triple-decker, leaving 29 people displaced.
According to the Worcester Fire Department, the fire broke out around 10 p.m. in the rear of the home at 16 Cargill Ave. and then spread to all three living floors, the attic and the basement. A home next door was also damaged.
Even with extensive damage to the home, the fire department did not report any injuries.
Great job by group 2 at this 3 alarm fire at 16 Cargill Ave. heavy fire in the rear extending to all 3 floors, basement, attic and exposure building #14 exterior. 29 residents of both buildings displaced. No injuries. FIU investigating. https://t.co/CCTjYFR8G8
— Worcester Fire Dept. (@WorcesterFD) November 2, 2020
