Crime & Safety

Two Alarm House Fire In Worcester

Smoke and flames billowed from a Worcester home.

WORCESTER, MA- A two-alarm fire broke out in a Worcester home Friday morning.

Flames and smoke came from the roof of the home at 63 Institute Rd. Fire crews said they knocked down the fire and are working on overhaul.

Worcester's Emergency Management Division warned residents to stay away from the area of Institute Road and West Street while crews worked.

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Sarah Boermeester told Patch she lives in the home next door to the home that was on fire. "I was informed by the landlords of 63 that everyone made it out and is okay," Boermeester said

She was able to safely snap some photos of the scene:

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Photo Credit: Sarah Boermeester
Photo Credit: Sarah Boermeester

Photo Credit: Sarah Boermeester

If you're safely able to capture photos or videos of a fire or scene near you, send them to patch! Email samantha.mercado@patch.com

Photo Credit: Sarah Boermeester

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