SAUGUS, Mass. — A massive fire broke through the roof of a home in Saugus before firefighters were able to get it under control Tuesday.
SKY25 was over the scene where the smoldering home appeared gutted with gaping holes in the rood.
3 alarm fire in Saugus | 2.5 story wood frame home on Juniper Road | Firefighters say it stared in the back of the home. They say possible cause was a backyard grill @boston25 pic.twitter.com/GNgJskHtUP
— Claudia Bellofatto (@CBellofattoTV) July 10, 2018
Firefighters on scene told Boston 25 News the fire started in the back of the home and could have been caused by a backyard grill.
An apparent propane explosion destroyed this Saugus home. Owners are on religious mission to Brazil. No injuries. Firefighters working in extreme heat. More on @boston25 pic.twitter.com/2wlEQlWGY8
— Bob Ward Boston 25 (@Bward3) July 10, 2018
The charred wood skeleton of the two-story structure on Juniper Street was showing as firefighters continued shooting water on hot spots in the afternoon.
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