TAUNTON, Mass. — Six people are without a home after a Christmas fire in Taunton.
Firefighters responded to 27 Second St. just before 11 p.m. Monday after several 911 calls reporting a fire on the third floor.
Heavy flames were found coming out of the top floor windows and a second-alarm was called.
Firefighters were able to knock down the fire and confine it to the third floor of the multi-family home.
Taunton Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes 2-Alarm House Fire https://t.co/SNJX2Zclns pic.twitter.com/rCWhEi9Mtx
— Taunton Fire Dept. (@TauntonMAFD) December 26, 2017
The first-floor apartment and a rear apartment were occupied at the time. The apartment where the fire started, which includes the second and third floors, was vacant.
Electricity was turned off in the building due to water damage.
There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.
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