Crime & Safety
3-Alarm Fire Destroys Building, Displaces Families In Worcester
Crews responded early Friday morning to the scene of a fire on West Street.

WORCESTER, MA – Crews remained at the scene of a three-alarm fire at a Worcester apartment building after noon on Friday. The fire broke out after 4 a.m. at 74 West St.
Flames spread through the building from the basement, reaching the attic, according to WCVB. No injuries were reported, but 15 people were displaced by the fire. A dog was also rescued from the fire.
Officials told reporters the fire was difficult to fight because three hydrants froze over.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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#Worcester firefighter pets dog saved from West St. house fire #NBC10Boston #necn pic.twitter.com/KTOklMaMRD
— Monica Madeja NBC10 Boston (@MonicaNBCBoston) February 9, 2018
BREAKING: Update on #Worcester fire. Per @JCuocoNews the apartment fire started in the basement and spread to the roof. 15 people are displaced and there are no injuries. Firefighters still on scene. #7News pic.twitter.com/bXb46Kha8g
— Amaka Ubaka (@AmakaUbakaTV) February 9, 2018
Charlene Arsenault, Patch staff, contributed to this report.
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